Ambulatory surgery of cataracts in Eastern Senegal

The epidemiologic data and surgical results of 253 cataract extractions performed in a new department of Ophthalmology in Eastern Senegal were reviewed. 87 per cent have been operated without hospitalization, with restricted follow up. The complication rate was low, showing that this kind of surgery...

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Published inRevue internationale du trachome et de pathologie oculaire tropicale et subtropicale et de sante publique : organe de la Ligue contre le trachome avec la collaboration de l'International Organization against Trachoma et des organisation Vol. 67; p. 219
Main Authors Rozot, P, Diedhiou, B, N'Diaye, M F, Sagna, J O, N'Dao, M, Chovet, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 1990
Subjects
Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
Cataract Extraction
Humans
Senegal
Senegal
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Summary:The epidemiologic data and surgical results of 253 cataract extractions performed in a new department of Ophthalmology in Eastern Senegal were reviewed. 87 per cent have been operated without hospitalization, with restricted follow up. The complication rate was low, showing that this kind of surgery was suitable to local socio-economical conditions.
ISSN:0246-0831