Retrospective Study
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2024; 12(21): 4491-4498
Published online Jul 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4491
Effects of vitrectomy combined with internal limiting membrane peeling in patients with diabetic macular edema
Lei Wang, Chun-Jie Chen, Ming-Li Wang, Yong Huang, Li-Jian Fang
Lei Wang, Chun-Jie Chen, Ming-Li Wang, Yong Huang, Li-Jian Fang, Department of Ophthalmology, Liangxiang Hospital of Beijing Fangshan District, Beijing 102400, China
Author contributions: Wang L designed the research and wrote the first manuscript; Wang L, Chen CJ, Wang ML, Huang Y and Fang LJ contributed to conceiving the research and analyzing data; Wang L and Fang LJ conducted the analysis and provided guidance for the research; all authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Youth Project of Liangxiang Hospital Fangshan District Beijing, No. 2022-11.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Ethic Committee of Liangxiang Hospital of Beijing Fangshan District.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardian provided informed written consent about personal and medical data collection prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Li-Jian Fang, Doctor, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Ophthalmology, Liangxiang Hospital of Beijing Fangshan District, No. 45 Gongchen Street, Liangxiang, Fangshan District, Beijing 102400, China. lijianf2023321@163.com
Received: March 1, 2024
Revised: April 29, 2024
Accepted: May 15, 2024
Published online: July 26, 2024
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Core Tip: This study investigates the effectiveness of combining vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling in treating patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). We found that this combined approach aids in the early reduction of DME, decreases central macular thickness, and positively affects visual recovery. Further long-term observations are required to assess the impact on complications.