Small-gauge PPV can be used for non-clearing diabetic vitreous hemorrhage

Postoperative vitreous hemorrhage occurred in about one-third of eyes that underwent initial 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy for diabetic vitreous hemorrhage, according to a study.The retrospective case series included 173 eyes of 157 patients who underwent 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for non-clearing diabetic vitreous hemorrhage stemming from proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Minimum postoperative follow-up was 6 weeks; mean follow-up was 32 weeks.

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