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ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Regression of Neovascularization after Panretinal Photocoagulation Combined with Anti-VEGF Injection for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy-A Review.

Maciej Gawęcki, Krzysztof Kiciński, Lorenzo Bianco, Maurizio Battaglia Parodi

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Review in Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT07586787 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Comparison of Early Micro-invasive Vitrectomy Surgery Versus Panretinal Photocoagulation for the Treatment of Early Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: A Multi-center Randomized Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorXiamen Ophthalmology Center Affiliated to Xiamen UniversityRan2025 to 2026Enrolled100ConditionsProliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)ArmsMicroincision Vitrectomy Surgery, Panretinal Photocoagulation
NCT07640256 phase4completednot on this map

Safety and Efficacy of Peribulbar Anesthesia for Pain Management in Patients With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy During Panretinal Photocoagulation

TypeinterventionalSponsorAsociación para Evitar la Ceguera en MéxicoRan2023 to 2024Enrolled50ConditionsProliferative Diabetic RetinopathyArmsPeribulbar anesthesia with 0.5% bupivacaine and 2% lidocaine, Tetracaine 5% drops
3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. The CAPA framework: a conceptual model integrating corrective and preventive strategies for retinal ischemia and neovascularization.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Maciej GawęckiDobry Wzrok Ophthalmological Clinic, 80-822 Gdansk, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-2901-0248
Krzysztof KicińskiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Specialist Hospital, 89-600 Chojnice, Poland.
Lorenzo BiancoDepartment of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4023-5387
Maurizio Battaglia ParodiDepartment of Ophthalmology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0385-7961

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) poses a significant therapeutic problem that often results in severe visual loss. Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) has long been a mainstay treatment for this condition. Conversely, intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy has served as an alternative treatment for PDR. This review aimed to evaluate the effects of PRP combined with anti-VEGF therapy on the regression of neovascularization (NV), including functional outcomes and incidence of complications. The MEDLINE database was searched for articles evaluating regression of NV using a combination of the following terms: "proliferative diabetic retinopathy", "anti-VEGF", "panretinal photocoagulation", and "combined treatment". The search yielded a total of 22 articles. The analysis of their results indicated PRP combined with ant-VEGF therapy as superior over PRP alone in the management of PDR. Combination treatment yields better and faster regression of NV and a lower incidence of serious complications, such as vitreous hemorrhage and the need for pars plana vitrectomy. Nevertheless, complete regression of NV is not achieved in a significant proportion of patients. Further research is needed to establish the most effective schedule for intravitreal injections as an adjunct to PRP. The current literature shows that in some cases, cessation of anti-VEGF injection in combination treatment for PDR can lead to relapse of NV.

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intravitreal injectionpanretinal photocoagulationpars plana vitrectomyproliferative diabetic retinopathyvitreous hemorrhage

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PMID38201340
PMCPMC10802854

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