Author | Chignell, A. H. author |
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Title | Retinal Detachment Surgery [electronic resource] / by A. H. Chignell |
Imprint | London : Springer London, 1988 |
Edition | Second Edition |
Connect to | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1621-9 |
Descript | XII, 162 p. online resource |
1. Pathogenesis, Predisposing Factors, Presentation and Methods of Examination -- Definition -- Pathogenesis -- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment -- Techniques of Examination -- References -- 2. Preoperative Examination -- Initial Slit-Lamp Examination -- Indirect Ophthalmoscopy of the Posterior Segment -- Peripheral Retinal Degenerations -- Three-Mirror Examination -- Characteristics of Various Types of Retinal Detachment -- Differential Diagnosis of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment -- References -- 3. Preoperative Management and Operative Planning -- Preoperative Management -- Selection of Operative Procedure -- Conventional Surgery in Special Cases -- Indications for Vitrectomy -- Prophylactic Surgery -- References -- 4. Surgical Details -- Initial Dissection -- Order of Procedure -- Cryotherapy -- Localisation of Retinal Breaks -- Buckle Sutures -- Drainage of Subretinal Fluid -- Tightening the Buckle Sutures -- Intravitreal Injection of Gas -- Closure of the Wound -- Methods of Prophylactic Treatment -- References -- 5. Postoperative Management, Complications and Failure -- Mobihsation -- External Signs -- Postoperative Activity -- Recovery of Vision -- The Cryotherapy Lesion -- Behaviour of Subretinal Fluid -- Early Complications -- Late Comphcations -- Failure in Retinal Detachment Surgery -- References