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VITRECTOMIA [1 record]

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Record 1 2026-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Eye Surgery
DEF

Surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous humor.

CONT

Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure undertaken by a specialist where the vitreous humor gel that fills the eye cavity is removed to provide better access to the retina. This allows for a variety of repairs, including the removal of scar tissue, laser repair of retinal detachments and treatment of macular holes. Once surgery is complete, saline, a gas bubble or silicone oil may be injected into the vitreous gel to help hold the retina in position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie de l'œil
DEF

Opération de microchirurgie oculaire qui consiste à retirer le corps vitré situé derrière le cristallin.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía del ojo
DEF

Procedimiento [quirúrgico] a través del cual se accede a la cavidad vítrea [...] a fin de retirar la totalidad o parte del humor vítreo [...]

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