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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2026

Pars plana vitrectomy in uveitis of diverse etiologies: indications and surgical outcomes.

Nilufer Zorlutuna Kaymak, Hatice Selen Kanar, Guzide Akcay, Ezgi Tanyeri Kılınç, Ilknur Sungu, Murat Oklar, Burak Tanyıldız

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Nilufer Zorlutuna KaymakDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye. n_zorlutuna@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9673-824X
Hatice Selen KanarDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Guzide AkcayDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Ezgi Tanyeri KılınçDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Ilknur SunguDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Murat OklarDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Burak TanyıldızDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.

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Abstract

backgroundTo evaluate the indications, surgical outcomes, and diagnostic role of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in uveitis of diverse etiologies.

methodsThis retrospective study included 32 eyes (30 patients) undergoing 23-gauge PPV during 2019-2025. Uveitis etiology, surgical indications, and pre- and postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were analyzed. The primary outcome was change in BCVA, while secondary outcomes included anatomical success in retinal detachment (RD) cases, clinically meaningful visual improvement, diagnostic yield, and postoperative complications.

resultsThe most common etiologies were idiopathic uveitis (16.7%) and suspected primary vitreoretinal lymphoma (16.7%). Main surgical indications included tractional RD (28.1%), rhegmatogenous RD (21.9%), and diagnostic vitrectomy (18.8%). Final anatomical success was achieved in 93.8% of RD cases. BCVA improvement remained statistically significant at 1, 6, and 12 months after correction for multiple comparisons, while a gain of ≥ 2 Snellen lines was achieved in 46.2% of eyes at the final follow-up visit. No severe postoperative inflammation occurred.

conclusionsPPV is a safe and effective approach for managing vitreoretinal complications and diagnostic evaluation in uveitis, with favorable anatomical and functional outcomes.

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UveitisVisual AcuityVitrectomyAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetinal DetachmentRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultDiagnostic vitrectomyPars plana vitrectomySurgical outcomesUveitisVitreoretinal complications

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PMID42661186
PMCPMC13520423

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