Outcomes of 20 and 23-gauge Combined Transconjunctival Pars Plana Vitrectomy

August 5, 2010 updated by: Kocaeli University
In a retrospective study, a combined 20 and 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy procedure was performed in 21 eyes for various indications and proposed as a transition procedure to 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy. Through use of combination of procedures postoperative complications, surgical trauma and healing time was decreased; operating time was reduced; costs were decreased.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Kocaeli, Turkey
        • Department of ophthalmology,Hospital of Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

44 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who were in the range 44 to 80 years, who had to undergo vitrectomy operation with different diagnosis were included in the study. Each participant had a complete ophthalmological examination which included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), slit lamp examination with and without pupil dilation, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement with applanation tonometry and stereoscopic evaluation of the ocular fundus before decision of operation.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • eyes requiring pars plana vitrectomy for various indications: such as dropped lens, intraocular blood, retinal detachments...etc.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients who did not observed periodically during postoperative period.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
vitrectomy
Procedure: 20 and 23 gauge pars plana vitrectomy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
visual acuity

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
postoperative complications

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Kocaeli University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 3, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 5, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

August 6, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 6, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 5, 2010

Last Verified

July 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KOU-8487358664

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