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Title	Long term follow up of patients submitted to 20-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy
Abstract Nr.	128

Purpose	To report the long term follow up of patients submitted to a new technique for sutureless transconjunctival vitrectomy using 20-gauge trocars with valves.
Methods	Fifty eyes underwent transconjuctival sutureless vitrectomy with 20-gauge trocars with valves . We analysed the surgical time, tamponade and complications. Follow-up ranged from six to twelve months.
Results	No intraoperative complications were noted. No sutures were necessary. One patient presented hypotony, one developed hyphema, one patient had a vitreous hemorrhage.
Conclusion	Transconjunctival sutureless 20-gauge vitrectomy using trocars with valves appears to be an efficient and safe alternative for conventional vitrectomy. It offers advantages of 25 and 23-gauge systems with the confort of 20-gauge instruments.

Author 1

Last name	CLAES
Initials	C
Department	St. Augustinus
City	Antwerp

Author 2

Last name	LAFETA
Initials	A
Department	St. Augustinus
City	Antwerp