title: Guidelines in the management of penetrating ocular trauma with emphasis on the role and timing of pars plana vitrectomy.
abstract: The principles and guidelines in the management of penetrating ocular injury are detailed. In the absence of definitive clinical trial or an experimental model, the rationale for pars plana vitrectomy has been presented. In addition, our recommendations as to the appropriate role and timing of pars plana vitrectomy are included.
mesh_terms: D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*