Retinopathy of prematurity : a clinician's guide

Author(s)

• Flynn, John T.
• Tasman, William
• Retina Society
• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• ROP Symposium (1989 : New Orleans, La.)

Bibliographic Information

Retinopathy of prematurity : a clinician's guide

John T. Flynn, William Tasman, editors

Springer-Verlag, c1992

• : us
• : gw

Note

Contains many updated papers from the ROP Symposium cosponsored by the Retina Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology in New Orleans in Nov. 1989

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: us ISBN 9780387976358

Description

Retinopathy of Prematurity presents a review of the current knowledge of this disease, which tragically renders many premature infants blind. First, the volume covers the natural history, classification and histopathology of ROP, followed by examination techniques, recommendations for follow-up and therapy and finally a panel discussion providing answers to frequent questions and areas of legal concern.

Table of Contents

1 Retinopathy of Prematurity: Unfinished Agenda.- 2 Retinopathy of Prematurity: Natural History and Classification.- 3 Pathologic Features of the Clinical Stages of Retinopathy of Prematurity.- 4 Nursery Examination of the Premature Infant.- 5 Guidelines for Follow-up of Retinopathy of Prematurity.- 6 Cryotherapy for Treatment of Threshold Retinopathy of Prematurity.- 7 Laser Photocoagulation for Stage 3 + Retinopathy of Prematurity.- 8 Scleral Buckling in Stages 4B and 5 Retinopathy of Prematurity.- 9 Vitreous and Retinopathy of Prematurity: Vitreous Surgery and Visual Results.- 10 Open-Sky Vitrectomy for Severe Retinal Detachment Caused by Advanced Retinopathy of Prematurity.- 11 Surgical Management of Late-Onset Retinal Detachments Associated with Regressed Retinopathy of Prematurity.- 12 New Horizons in Clinical Retinopathy of Prematurity Research.- 13 Assessment of Grating Acuity in the Multicenter Study of Cryotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity.- 14 Management of Legal Risks Associated with the Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity.- Panel Discussion: Retinopathy of Prematurity.

Volume

: gw ISBN 9783540976356

Description

This work offers detailed information on the infant retina as seen by the clinician in the neonatal intensive care unit. It covers the natural history, classification and histopathology of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and goes on to discuss examination techniques, diagnosis and safeguards. The book also recommends treatment strategies, surgical management tips and follow-up mechanisms.

Table of Contents

• Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) - an unfinished agenda
• ROP - natural history and classification
• pathologic features of the clinical stages in ROP
• nursery examination of the premature
• guidelines for follow-up for ROP
• results of cryotherapy in the treatment of threshold ROP
• laser photocoagulation for follow-up for ROP
• scleral buckling in stages 4B and 5 ROP
• the vitreous and ROP - vitreous surgery and visual results.

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA14171912
• ISBN:
  • 0387976353
  • 3540976353
• LCCN: 91005057
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 162 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RJ313
  • NLM : WW 270 R4397
  • DC20 : 618.92/09773
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Retrolental fibroplasia -- Congresses
  • MESH : Retinopathy of Prematurity -- congresses