title: Dual approach using vitrectorhexis combined with anterior vitrectomy in pediatric cataract surgery.
abstract: Purpose. To evaluate efficacy and safety of vitrectorhexis method for both anterior and posterior capsules combined with anterior vitrectomy in children with cataract. Methods. A retrospective chart review was performed for 19 children with cataract operated at a tertiary referral center. Dual approach including anterior and posterior segments was used during the surgery in terms of capsulotomy, intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, and anterior vitrectomy. Results. A total of 23 eyes of 19 patients were enrolled in the study. The mean age of the children was 39.4 ± 2.2 months (5-78). The mean postoperative followup duration was 20.6 ± 7.8 months (3-32). Intraoperative tear was observed only in one of 23 (4.3%) eyes during anterior capsulotomy. All of the patients had a clear visual axis and showed no IOL decentration. Conclusions. Dual approach using vitrectorhexis and anterior vitrectomy is an easy-to-perform technique that seems safe and effective in the short term for younger children.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, 31100 Antakya, Turkey.
authors: Ozgür
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authors: Ilhan
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, 31100 Antakya, Turkey.
authors: Mesut
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authors: Coşkun
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, 31100 Antakya, Turkey.
authors: Uğurcan
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authors: Keskin
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, 31100 Antakya, Turkey.
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authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, 31100 Antakya, Turkey.
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authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, 31100 Antakya, Turkey.
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authors: Tuzcu
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, 31100 Antakya, Turkey.
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authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, 31100 Antakya, Turkey.
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