AIM:To report the cytology results of 25-gauge transconjunctival(25G-TSV)diagnostic vitrectomy in cases suspicious for intraocular lymphoma(IOL),and compare the results to those reported in the literature.METHODS:Clin...AIM:To report the cytology results of 25-gauge transconjunctival(25G-TSV)diagnostic vitrectomy in cases suspicious for intraocular lymphoma(IOL),and compare the results to those reported in the literature.METHODS:Clinical and cytopathological records of 18vitreous biopsy specimens obtained via 25G-TSV diagnostic vitrectomy in 12 patients suspicious for IOL were reviewed retrospectively.A review of the literature in regards to the diagnostic yields of vitreous specimens obtained via 25-gauge and 20-gauge diagnostic vitrectomy in suspected cases of IOL was performed.RESULTS:Eighteen eyes from 12 patients with clinical suspicion of IOL underwent diagnostic 25G-TSV.The cytopathological investigations demonstrated IOL in 15eyes(83.3%).Vitreous analysis was non-diagnostic in 3eyes(16.7%).CONCLUSION:Twenty-five-gauge diagnostic vitrectomy yields adequate sample for cytological evaluation of the vitreous in cases suspicious for IOL.The diagnostic results of the 25G-TSV in the current study are superior to those reported for 20-gauge vitrectomy but equivalent to those reported for 25G-TSV in the published literature.展开更多
AIM: To study and compare the effect of different surgical settings on the development of iatrogenic retinal tears(IRT) in conventional(20-gauge) and microincisional vitrectomy.METHODS: An international retrospective ...AIM: To study and compare the effect of different surgical settings on the development of iatrogenic retinal tears(IRT) in conventional(20-gauge) and microincisional vitrectomy.METHODS: An international retrospective comparative study of 394 patients who had simple vitrectomy at three tertiary centers. Surgeries were performed by four retina surgeons using different viewing systems. Two groups of eyes were compared: microincisional vitrectomy(327 eyes) and conventional(67 eyes) vitrectomy. An iatrogenic tear was defined as the occurrence of one or more peripheral retinal tears during surgery or at any visit in the first 6 wk postoperatively.RESULTS: Mean age was 67±12 y and 55% were female. Iatrogenic tears occurred in 11/394(2.8%) of eyes. The rate of tears was similar among different surgeons and viewing systems(P=0.93 and P=0.76, respectively). Surgical indication, preexisting pseudophakia/aphakia, induction of posterior vitreous detachment(PVD) during surgery, and the use triamcinolone acetonide didn’t significantly affect the rate of tears(P>0.1 for all factors). A higher rate of tears was found in the conventional group compared to the microincisional group(respectively, 7.5%, 1.8%, P=0.02).CONCLUSION: The rate of IRT in vitrectomy is not significantly affected by surgical indication, preexisting PVD or pseudophakia, or use of triamcinolone or different viewing systems but is significantly higher in conventional vitrectomy. Microincisional platforms improve the safety of vitrectomy regardless of the viewing system used.展开更多
文摘AIM:To report the cytology results of 25-gauge transconjunctival(25G-TSV)diagnostic vitrectomy in cases suspicious for intraocular lymphoma(IOL),and compare the results to those reported in the literature.METHODS:Clinical and cytopathological records of 18vitreous biopsy specimens obtained via 25G-TSV diagnostic vitrectomy in 12 patients suspicious for IOL were reviewed retrospectively.A review of the literature in regards to the diagnostic yields of vitreous specimens obtained via 25-gauge and 20-gauge diagnostic vitrectomy in suspected cases of IOL was performed.RESULTS:Eighteen eyes from 12 patients with clinical suspicion of IOL underwent diagnostic 25G-TSV.The cytopathological investigations demonstrated IOL in 15eyes(83.3%).Vitreous analysis was non-diagnostic in 3eyes(16.7%).CONCLUSION:Twenty-five-gauge diagnostic vitrectomy yields adequate sample for cytological evaluation of the vitreous in cases suspicious for IOL.The diagnostic results of the 25G-TSV in the current study are superior to those reported for 20-gauge vitrectomy but equivalent to those reported for 25G-TSV in the published literature.
文摘AIM: To study and compare the effect of different surgical settings on the development of iatrogenic retinal tears(IRT) in conventional(20-gauge) and microincisional vitrectomy.METHODS: An international retrospective comparative study of 394 patients who had simple vitrectomy at three tertiary centers. Surgeries were performed by four retina surgeons using different viewing systems. Two groups of eyes were compared: microincisional vitrectomy(327 eyes) and conventional(67 eyes) vitrectomy. An iatrogenic tear was defined as the occurrence of one or more peripheral retinal tears during surgery or at any visit in the first 6 wk postoperatively.RESULTS: Mean age was 67±12 y and 55% were female. Iatrogenic tears occurred in 11/394(2.8%) of eyes. The rate of tears was similar among different surgeons and viewing systems(P=0.93 and P=0.76, respectively). Surgical indication, preexisting pseudophakia/aphakia, induction of posterior vitreous detachment(PVD) during surgery, and the use triamcinolone acetonide didn’t significantly affect the rate of tears(P>0.1 for all factors). A higher rate of tears was found in the conventional group compared to the microincisional group(respectively, 7.5%, 1.8%, P=0.02).CONCLUSION: The rate of IRT in vitrectomy is not significantly affected by surgical indication, preexisting PVD or pseudophakia, or use of triamcinolone or different viewing systems but is significantly higher in conventional vitrectomy. Microincisional platforms improve the safety of vitrectomy regardless of the viewing system used.
