Enzymatic-assisted vitrectomy.
OBJECTIVE
This paper discusses the approach of enzymatic vitrectomy and potential applications.


METHODS
A description of available agents for enzymatic vitreous surgery will be given and the techniques that have been suggested.


RESULTS
Both animal and human results will be presented in this article regarding trials of enzymatic vitreous surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
Enzymatic vitreous surgery may be a useful adjunct or additional agent to treat several vitreoretinal diseases.
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Associated Retinal Consultants, PC Chief Vitreoretinal Surgery Department of Ophthalmology William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, USA. MGJT46@aol.com
D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D002811:Chondroitinsulfatases / Q000627:therapeutic use; D057487:Enzyme Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010960:Plasminogen Activators / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods*
D002811:Chondroitinsulfatases; D006821:Hyaluronoglucosaminidase; D010960:Plasminogen Activators