title: Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous. Surgical treatment.
abstract: Instruments designed for pars plana vitrectomy can be used to manage selected complicated congenital cataracts such as those with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV). We have applied closed-eye vitrectomy techniques through a limbal approach in seven eyes with PHPV. A clear pupillary space was achieved in all cases and two eyes achieved useful postoperative vision. The management of children with complicated congenital cataracts, such as with PHPV, is discussed.
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery