Cryotherapy for retinopathy of prematurity to prevent retrolental fibroplasia

This report analyses the results of cryotherapy in 22 eyes with severe retinopathy of prematurity (acute retrolental fibroplasia) and compares the results with data from other sources on untreated eyes. The evolution of the indications for and methods of treatment, the results of treatment, and rela...

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Published inCanadian journal of ophthalmology Vol. 17; no. 5; p. 207
Main Author Hindle, N W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.1982
Subjects
Child
Child, Preschool
Cryosurgery
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Neovascularization, Pathologic - surgery
Postoperative Complications
Retinal Diseases - diagnosis
Retinal Diseases - surgery
Retinopathy of Prematurity - prevention & control
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Summary:This report analyses the results of cryotherapy in 22 eyes with severe retinopathy of prematurity (acute retrolental fibroplasia) and compares the results with data from other sources on untreated eyes. The evolution of the indications for and methods of treatment, the results of treatment, and related features are discussed. The need for a common terminology and classification of the disease is emphasized.
ISSN:0008-4182