Surgical adverse events complications

The Vitrasert has proved to be safe and effective for treatment of CMV retinitis as an adjimct to continued systemic therapy. Although use of the Vitrasert is relatively safe, it is not free of complications. Adverse events can occur in 10% to 20% of patients and can result in significant loss of vision. Acute and long-term complications associated with the Vitrasert or its surgical procedure include retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and endophthalmitis. 

Complications are classified into minor and major adverse events. Minor adverse reactions are defined as unexpected or undesirable clinical occurrences that require no immediate or delayed surgical intervention (McGraw et al. 2002). A major adverse event is defined as the occurrence of an unexpected or undesirable clini-... 

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