Vitrectomy with and without encircling band for pseudophakic retinal detachment: VIPER study report No. 4-long-term results.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This open-label extension study to the original VIPER trial investigated the long-term single surgery success after repair of an uncomplicated pseudophakic retinal detachment (PRD) by vitrectomy and gas with or without an encircling band (EB).

Methods

Examination data from patients enrolled in the VIPER trial obtained after the 26-weeks' follow-up period (26-weeks' FU) of the original trial were analysed, and failures, given as indications for another reattachment procedure, were documented.

Results

From the original study population of 257 patients enrolled to the three treatment groups (20G vitrectomy+EB (E1), 20G vitrectomy alone (C) and 23/25G vitrectomy (E2)), follow-up data from 105 (41%) patients could be collected. The additional postoperative follo

SUBMITTER: Baumgarten S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12573430 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature