2012
DOI: 10.1038/eye.2012.193
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Posterior capsule opacification following 20- and 23-gauge phacovitrectomy (posterior capsule opacification following phacovitrectomy)

Abstract: Purpose To compare the development of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) for idiopathic epi-retinal membrane cases between 20-and 23-gauge phacovitrectomy. Methods Cataract surgery of phacoemulsification with the SA60AT implantation and 20-or 23-gauge vitrectomy was performed for 20 patients in both groups. Cataract surgery alone was performed for 50 patients as the control. The PCO density values were measured using Scheimpflug video photography at 1 week, 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after surgery. The … Show more

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“…14,15 A number of factors contribute to PCO formation after PPPV, including increased surgical manipulation and inflammation, the use of long-acting gas tamponade, and postoperative posturing. 16 Also, it has been shown by Iwase et al 14 that PCO rates are lower following a transconjunctival 23-G phacovitrectomy when compared with 20-G phacovitrectomy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…14,15 A number of factors contribute to PCO formation after PPPV, including increased surgical manipulation and inflammation, the use of long-acting gas tamponade, and postoperative posturing. 16 Also, it has been shown by Iwase et al 14 that PCO rates are lower following a transconjunctival 23-G phacovitrectomy when compared with 20-G phacovitrectomy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…; Iwase et al. ). Additionally micro incision cataract surgery alone has been associated with high incidence of PCO (Schriefl et al.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Other manoeuvres which improve intraoperative visualisation of the macula in addition to the extraction of a significant cataract are: suturing the corneal incision instead of stromal hydration, which also favours maintenance of the anterior chamber during insertion of the microcannulas, and performing a posterior capsulotomy during pars plana vitrectomy prior to ERM and/or internal limiting membrane peeling. In this way, postoperative opacification of the posterior capsule is prevented [22,23,24,25,26], achieving more durable visual recovery [19] and assuring a good visualisation of the fundus to monitor retinal pathologies [25,26]. Nd:YAG capsulotomy in previously vitrectomised patients is not free from complications [27].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%