nts (0.84%) compared to 1/3188 (0.03%) for 20G cases.[ 56 ] In a recent retrospective multicentric analysis from the Latino nations the five-year post-pars plana vitrectomy, endophthalmitis incidence rates were 0.020, 0.028, and 0.021% for 20-G, 23-G, and 25-G, respectively, the difference of which did not reach statistical significance.[ 57 ] Shimada H et al . recommended irrigation of the ocular surface with 1.25% povidone iodine, as it decreased the risk of bacterial contamination of the vitreous cavity.[ 58 ] Some surgeons advocated aggressive removal of the vitreous around the cannulas to prevent vitreous prolapse into the wounds.
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