The incidence and distribution of iatrogenic retinal tears in 20-gauge and 23-gauge vitrectomy

摘要

PurposeThe development of 23-gauge vitrectomy surgery has many benefits including a reduction in surgical time and faster postoperative rehabilitation; however, some have suggested that the complication rate is higher. To assess this we compared the incidence and distribution of iatrogenic retinal tears in 20- and 23-gauge surgery.