Posterior vitreous detachment rates post-uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery : a systematic review

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PURPOSE: It is commonly accepted that phacoemulsification surgery is a risk factor for the development of posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) and may accelerate the process. This is an important consideration particularly in cases involving young patients who pre-operatively have no PVD, given the increased risk of retinal tears and detachments.

METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify studies reporting incidence of PVD post-uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement was used for search strategy. Of 3071 titles, 7 studies met the inclusion criteria; The outcomes measured were PVD occurrence by (1) time, (2) type, (3) age, (4) gender and (5) axial length, with all statistical analysis performed using Review Manager.

RESULTS: A total of 2034 eyes were included for analysis with a mean follow-up time of 28.3 months. 33.3% of patients developed a PVD, either partial or complete, with rates increasing in a time dependent manner. No significant difference was noted in sub-group analysis by age, gender or axial length.

CONCLUSIONS: The results from our systematic review show that uncomplicated phacoemulsification accelerates the physiological process of PVD development. Pre-operative evaluation of the vitreoretinal interface should be performed with careful post-operative follow-up advised in those without a pre-existing PVD.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:44

Enthalten in:

International ophthalmology - 44(2024), 1 vom: 21. März, Seite 155

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Hurley, Daire J [VerfasserIn]
Murtagh, Patrick [VerfasserIn]
Guerin, Marc [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Cataract
Journal Article
PVD
Phacoemulsification surgery
Posterior vitreous detachment
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 25.03.2024

Date Revised 25.03.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10792-024-03091-z

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370020790