Surgery for retinal and vitreous disease

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Surgery for retinal and vitreous disease

John D. Scott ; illustrated by Paul Richardson

Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This book provides a comprehensive description of pathogenesis and technique in the treatment of vitreoretinal disease. The text covers surgical conditions from the simplest to the most complex to be encountered by an eye surgeon in daily practice. The rationale is provided for every step and includes preventative management of primary problems. Much new material is presented to support a logical approach to surgery from case histories encountered during John D Scott's 30 years of practice. The author has contributed greatly to the development of modern retinal-vitreous surgery. He is highly and internationally renowned and has taught extensively in the field. Highly Commended Award in the illustrated book section by the Medical Writers Group of the Society of Authors.

Table of Contents

  • The Pathogenesis of Peripheral Retinal Breaks
  • Horseshoe-shaped Retinal Breaks
  • Round Retinal Holes
  • Retinal Dialysis
  • Presentation
  • Preoperative Assessment
  • . Preoperative Management
  • Basic Surgical technique for Primary Repair of Retinal Detachment
  • Instruments and Technique for More Complex Surgery Within the Vitreous Cavity
  • Management of Retinal Breaks without Retinal Detachment
  • Management of Localized Retinal Detachment
  • Management of Superior Bullous Detachment
  • Management of Total Detachment
  • Retinal Detachment doe to Macular Holes
  • Retinal Detachment due to Posterior Retinal Breaks
  • Retinal Detachment due to Choroidoretinal Vascular Disease
  • Retinal Detachment Associated with Intraocular Inflammation
  • Retinal Detachment due to Giant Oral Breaks
  • Retinal Detachment due to Marfan's Syndrome and Homocystinuria
  • Retinal Detachment due to Very Large Post Oral Breaks
  • Late Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eales' Disease
  • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
  • Surgical Management with Poor Visualization
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
  • Retinal Detachment and Trauma
  • Other Surgical Vitreous Problems
  • Complications of Surgery for Retinal Detachment
  • A Protocol for Prevention
  • Recovery of Vision
  • Management of the Patient as a Whole.

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