Phacoemulsification for Cataract Following PPV

Czech version

Authors: L. Valešová; J. Hycl; P. Diblík
Authors‘ workplace: Oční klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha, přednosta doc. MUDr. Martin Filipec, CSc.
Published in: Čes. a slov. Oftal., , 2004, No. 2, p. 139-142
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Overview

Purpose:
Tocompare peroperativecomplications of standardphaco techniqueandphaco with pars plana infusion performedfor cataract after pars plana vitrectomy.Method: This prospective study randomly divided group of 64 patients withcataract after PPV into group A (standard phaco, 38 patients) and group B (phacowith par plana infusion, 26 patients). The study verifies the rate of peroperativecomplications such as deep anterior chamber, diaphragmamovement, miosis, andzonular dehiscention in these two groups.Results: Peroperative complications had slightly higher rate in group B (withinfusion). No specific complication in group A (standard phaco) was found.Conclusions: Standard phaco technic without par plana infusion has at least thesame level of safety as phaco with pars plana infusion.

Key words:
phacoemulsification, pars plana vitrectomy, pars plana infusion, PPV.

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