Table 2.
Comparison of intraoperative characteristics in limited versus complete vitrectomy group.
| Variable | Limited vitrectomy (n = 65) | Complete vitrectomy (n = 74) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauge used | <0.001 | ||
| 23G | 19 (29%) | 29 (40%) | |
| 25G | 43 (66%) | 32 (43%) | |
| 27G | 3 (5%) | 13 (17%) | |
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| Peeling | <0.001 | ||
| ERM only | 17 (26%) | 2 (3%) | |
| ERM + ILM peeling | 48 (74%) | 72 (97%) | |
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| Stain used | <0.001 | ||
| Dual staining | 9 (14%) | 61 (82%) | |
| Brilliant blue dye | 39 (60%) | 3 (4%) | |
| Triamcinolone | 11 (17%) | 9 (12%) | |
| Others | 6 (9%) | 1 (1%) | |
| Phacoemulsification combined | 39 (60%) | 44 (59%) | 0.95 |
| Peripheral retinal breaks | 3 (5%) | 5 (7%) | 0.49 |
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| Tamponade used | <0.001 | ||
| Gas | 9 (14%) | 5 (7%) | |
| Air | 43 (66%) | 68 (92%) | |
| Saline | 13 (20%) | 1 (1%) | |