May 2008
Volume 49, Issue 13
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ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract  |   May 2008
Safety and Outcomes of 25-Gauge Transconjunctival Vitreoretinal Surgery
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • R. R. Rathod
    Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri
  • R. S. Apte
    Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri
  • K. J. Blinder
    Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Footnotes
    Commercial Relationships  R.R. Rathod, None; R.S. Apte, None; K.J. Blinder, None.
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Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science May 2008, Vol.49, 6002. doi:
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      R. R. Rathod, R. S. Apte, K. J. Blinder; Safety and Outcomes of 25-Gauge Transconjunctival Vitreoretinal Surgery. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2008;49(13):6002.

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Abstract

Purpose: : To identify complications and evaluate postoperative visual results from a newer surgical technique.

Methods: : We conducted a retrospective review of 100 consecutive 25-gauge surgeries performed by two surgeons at one institution over a period of 18 months with at least six months follow-up.

Results: : Mean visual acuity improved from 20/376 to 20/111 postoperatively (P<0.001). No intraoperative complications were identified.

Conclusions: : 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless surgery may be a safe and effective alternative for certain vitreoretinal procedures.

Keywords: vitreoretinal surgery • clinical (human) or epidemiologic studies: outcomes/complications • retina 
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