Abstract
We present the case of a 54 year old pacient diagnosed with neglected insulin dependent diabetes and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Surgery was recommended and we practiced posterior vitrectomy, endolaser and heavy silicone oil endotamponade. Post-operative evolution was favorable.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications*
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Diabetic Retinopathy / drug therapy*
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Diabetic Retinopathy / etiology
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Diabetic Retinopathy / physiopathology
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Diabetic Retinopathy / surgery*
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Humans
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Laser Coagulation*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Silicone Oils / administration & dosage*
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Treatment Outcome
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Visual Acuity
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Vitrectomy* / methods