Early vitrectomy in proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Pars plana vitrectomy was carried out in 140 patients with useful to excellent visual acuity associated with elevated proliferative diabetic retinopathy. A substantial reduction in the incidence of traction retinal detachment occurred and a significant improvement in visual prognosis was achieved.
D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery*