Table 3.
Intraoperative Features of Surgeries Including PPV (n = 129)
| Surgical Intervention | PPV (n=98) | SB/PPV (n=31) | Significant p-values |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPV Gauge Size | |||
| 23 Gauge (%) | 29 (29.6) | 16 (51.6) | 0.03* |
| 25 Gauge (%) | 69 (70.4) | 15 (48.4) | |
| Fluid Drainage Location | |||
| Original Tear (%) | 32 (32.7) | 7 (22.5) | 0.32 |
| PFO (%) | 27 (27.5) | 4 (13.0) | 0.10 |
| Posterior Retinotomy (%) | 34 (34.7) | 18 (58.1) | 0.02* |
| Unknown (%) | 5 (5.1) | 2 (6.5) | 0.78 |
| Tamponade | |||
| C3F8 (%) | 61 (62.2) | 18 (58.1) | 0.68 |
| SF6 (%) | 29 (29.6) | 13 (41.9) | 0.20 |
| Silicone Oil (%) | 8 (8.2) | 0 (0.0) | 0.35 |
| Extent of Laser | |||
| RT only (%) | 35 (35.7) | 19 (61.3) | 0.01* |
| Extent of RD (%) | 26 (26.5) | 1 (3.2) | 0.01* |
| Circumferential 360 (%) | 31 (31.6) | 10 (32.3) | 0.95 |
| Other (%) | 6 (6.1) | 1 (3.2) | 0.53 |
Notes: *Indicates significant difference between the designated values in the row. Data was interpreted using ANOVA with a significance level of 0.05.
Abbreviations: PPV, Pars Plana Vitrectomy; SB/PPV, Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Scleral Buckling; PFO, perfluoro-N-octane; C3F8, perfluoropropane; SF6, Sulfur hexafluoride; RT, Retinal Tear; RD, Retinal Detachment.