[Vitrectomy for treatment of ocular complications from diabetes. II. Vitrectomy complications].

UNLABELLED

The aim of this study was to present complications of pars plana vitrectomies (ppV) for diabetic retinopathy.

MATERIAL

The intraoperative and postoperative complications were described on the basis of results of 168 procedures performed in the period 1991-1993.

RESULTS

The most frequent intraoperative complications were bleeding from the retina vessels and iatrogenic tears while the membrane peeling was done. The main postoperative complications were: detachment of the retina, hemorrhages to the vitreous cavity, secondary glaucoma with rubeosis iridis and cataract. The authors present their own experience in treating complications of ppV and postoperative care.