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World J Clin Pediatr. Feb 8, 2018; 7(1): 62-66
Published online Feb 8, 2018. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v7.i1.62
Outcomes of transconjuctival sutureless 27-gauge vitrectomy for stage 4 retinopathy of prematurity
Parag K Shah, Vishma Prabhu, Venkatapathy Narendran
Parag K Shah, Vishma Prabhu, Venkatapathy Narendran, Department of Pediatric Retina and Ocular Oncology, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641014, India
Author contributions: All authors equally contributed to this paper with regard to study conception and design, literature review and analysis, manuscript drafting, critical revision, and editing, and final approval of the final version.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Aravind Eye Hospital.
Informed consent statement: The participating patients provided informed consent and gave permission for publication.
Conflict-of-interest statement: We have no financial relationships to disclose.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Parag K Shah, DNB, Department of Pediatric Retina and Ocular Oncology, Aravind Eye Hospital, Avinashi Road and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641014, India. parag@cbe.aravind.org
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Received: November 2, 2017
Peer-review started: November 2, 2017
First decision: November 30, 2017
Revised: December 3, 2017
Accepted: December 14, 2017
Article in press: December 14, 2017
Published online: February 8, 2018
Core Tip

Core tip: This is a retrospective study of nine eyes of five children with active stage 4 retinopathy of prematurity, who underwent 27-gauge microincision vitrectomy surgeries with excellent outcomes.