Vitrectomy for diabetic traction retinal detachment using the multiport illumination system.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the visual and anatomic results of bimanual vitrectomy surgery with the multiport illumination system (MIS) in eyes with advanced diabetic traction retinal detachment.


METHODS
Retrospective, noncomparative interventional case series.


METHODS
Sixty-seven consecutive eyes in 62 patients having vitrectomy with the MIS.


METHODS
During surgery, the vitreous, the posterior hyaloid membrane, and fibrovascular proliferative tissue were removed by using bimanual dissection made possible by the MIS.


METHODS
Retinal reattachment rate, visual function, and postoperative complications were compared with previously published series of vitrectomy for diabetic traction retinal detachment.


RESULTS
With a minimum of 6 months of follow-up, complete retinal reattachment was achieved in 62 eyes (93%), and macular attachment was achieved in all 67 eyes. Vision was stabilized or improved in 51 eyes (72%), and 5/200 vision was achieved in 47 eyes (70%). No unique complications, such as incision-related retinal tears, occurred.


CONCLUSIONS
MIS allows bimanual surgery during vitrectomy for diabetic traction retinal detachment, with good visual and anatomic results.
Steinmetz
Robert L
RL
Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, USA.
Grizzard
W Sanderson
WS
Hammer
Mark E
ME
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*