MICROBIOLOGIC YIELDS AND COMPLICATION RATES OF VITREOUS NEEDLE ASPIRATION VERSUS MECHANIZED VITREOUS BIOPSY IN THE ENDOPHTHALMITIS VITRECTOMY STUDY

Abstract

This study showed no significant differences between mechanized vitreous biopsy and needle tap with respect to microbiologic yield, operative complications, short-term (9-12 months) retinal detachment risk, or visual outcome. Choice of vitreous sampling procedure must depend on the clinical judgment of the surgeon.