Table 1.
Baseline characteristics.
| 25-gauge PPV | 27-gauge PPV | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 37 | 37 | |
| Age, mean ± SD (years) | 63.1 ± 12.5 | 63.9 ± 13.5 | 0.8 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 24 (64%) | 26 (70%) | 0.6 |
| Right eye, n (%) | 18 (49%) | 23 (62%) | 0.2 |
| Phakic, n (%) | 19 (51%) | 20 (54%) | 0.8 |
| Macula on, n (%) | 17 (46%) | 17 (46%) | 1 |
| Number of breaks, mean ± SD | 2.2 ± 1.2 | 2.4 ± 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Number of inferior breaks, mean ± SD | 1.01 ± 1 | 1.12 ± 0.91 | 0.8 |
| Number of detached quadrants, mean ± SD | 2.3 ± 0.6 | 2.2 ± 0.5 | 0.4 |
| PVR B, n (%) | 3 (8%) | 3 (8%) | 1 |
| PVR C, n (%) | 1 (3%) | 1 (3%) | 1 |
| BCVA, mean ± SD, logMAR | 1.24 ± 1.04 | 1.21 ± 1.04 | 0.9 |
SD: standard deviation; BCVA: best-corrected visual acuity; logMAR: logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution; n: number; PVR: proliferative vitreoretinopathy.