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ArticleInternational ophthalmology2025

Precision and efficacy in congenital cataract surgery: a retrospective study of the 27-gauge vitrectomy system.

Maura Mancini, Alessandro Meduri, Claudio Brancato, Giovanni William Oliverio, Laura De Luca, Alessandra Mancini, Paola Palino, Pasquale Aragona, Antonino Pioppo, Gregorio Lo Giudice

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Maura ManciniDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Messina, Via 27 Luglio 65, Messina, Italy. maura.mancini94@gmail.com.
Alessandro MeduriDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Messina, Via 27 Luglio 65, Messina, Italy.
Claudio BrancatoDepartment of Sense Organs, Sapienza' University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale, del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy.
Giovanni William OliverioDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Messina, Via 27 Luglio 65, Messina, Italy.
Laura De LucaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Messina, Via 27 Luglio 65, Messina, Italy.
Alessandra ManciniDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Paola PalinoDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Messina, Via 27 Luglio 65, Messina, Italy.
Pasquale AragonaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Messina, Via 27 Luglio 65, Messina, Italy.
Antonino PioppoDepartment of Ophthalmology, ARNAS Civico Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
Gregorio Lo GiudiceDepartment of Ophthalmology, ARNAS Civico Hospital, Palermo, Italy.

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Abstract

purposeTo evaluate the precision, safety, and efficacy of congenital cataract surgery performed using the 27-gauge vitrectomy system in infants.

methodsThis retrospective study analyzed 44 eyes from 22 pediatric patients (aged 3-5 months) with bilateral congenital cataracts. The following parameters were assessed: intraocular pressure, corneal diameters, axial length, and the occurrence of intraoperative and postoperative complications. Visual function was evaluated based on visual behavior in response to various stimuli. All patients were followed for a minimum of 6 months.

resultsA significant reduction in intraocular pressure was observed (from 15.8 ± 5.7 mmHg preoperatively to 12.2 ± 1.1 mmHg postoperatively, p = 4.64 × 10⁻

conclusionThe use of the 27-gauge vitrectomy system for congenital cataract surgery in infants provides high surgical precision, low complication rates, and effective postoperative outcomes. Further prospective studies with longer follow-up are needed to confirm the long-term safety and efficacy of this approach.

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CataractCataract ExtractionVisual AcuityVitrectomyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantIntraocular PressureMalePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcome27-gauge vitrectomyCongenital cataractPediatric cataract surgeryPostoperative complicationsSurgical precision

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PMCPMC12722409

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