Journal article
The Pneumatic Retinopexy versus Vitrectomy for the Management of Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Outcomes Randomized Trial (PIVOT)
Abstract
PURPOSE: The optimal surgery to repair rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is unknown. The purpose of this trial was to compare outcomes of pneumatic retinopexy (PnR) versus pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for the management of primary RRD.
DESIGN: Prospective, randomized controlled trial.
Authors
Hillier RJ; Felfeli T; Berger AR; Wong DT; Altomare F; Dai D; Giavedoni LR; Kertes PJ; Kohly RP; Muni RH
Journal
Ophthalmology, Vol. 126, No. 4, pp. 531–539
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.ophtha.2018.11.014
ISSN
0161-6420