Abstract |
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.
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Authors | M Shea |
Journal | Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
(Arch Ophthalmol)
Vol. 101
Issue 8
Pg. 1204-5
(Aug 1983)
ISSN: 0003-9950 [Print] United States |
PMID | 6882246
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Diabetic Retinopathy
(physiopathology, surgery)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Retinal Detachment
(prevention & control)
- Time Factors
- Visual Acuity
- Vitreous Body
(surgery)
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