Glaucoma Volume 2: Surgical Management Vol. 2 : Expert Consult - Online and Print

by Shaarawy, Tarek M.

• ISBN13: 9780702029783
• ISBN10: 0702029785
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

Recent dramatic advances in diagnosis, as well as medical and surgical treatment, mean that you can offer your glaucoma patients more timely and effective interventions. Volume Two of this brand-new clinical reference focuses on the surgical management of glaucoma, covering the latest in laser therapy, trabeculectomy, and more. You'll get the comprehensive, expert guidance you need to make optimal use of these new approaches.online and in print! Presents world-class expertise through advice from leading specialists across six continents. Covers hot topics such as peripheral iridectomy, trabulectomy technique, non-penetrating glaucoma surgeries, and more. Highlights nuances of glaucoma presentation in 700 high-quality images and photographs that help you visualize key diagnostic findings and operative procedures. Allows quick reference thanks to a well-organized, user-friendly full-color layout. Provides access to the contents of the book online, fully searchable for rapid consultation from any place with an Internet connection. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.

Table of Contents

Vol. 2: Surgical Management

Introduction

Economics of Surgery Worldwide Developed Countries - Anja Tuulonen Developing Countries - Boateng Wiafe

When to Perform Glaucoma Surgery

Lowering IOP: Surgery Versus Medications

Surgical Anatomy

Laser Therapy

Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Peripheral Iridectomy

Laser Iridoplasty

Trabeculectomy

Preoperative Evaluation and Diagnostic Approach

Preoperative Conjunctival Health and Trabeculectomy Outcome

Anesthesia

Technique

Alternative Techniques

Ex-PRESS Implant

Intraoperative Complications

Early Post-operative Increase in IOP

Shallow AC

Choroidal Effusions and Hemorrhage

Corneal Epitheliopathy

Aqueous Misdirection

Tenons Cyst Formation

Wound Healing After Trabeculectomy and Bleb Evaluation

Late Bleb Leaks

Blebitis and Endophthalmitis

Late Hypotony

Cataract following trabeculectomy

Non-Penetrating Glaucoma Surgery

Principle and Mechanism of Function

Deep Sclerectomy

Viscocanalostomy

Complications

Postoperative Management

Results

Management of Co-Existing Cataract and Glaucoma

Cataract Surgery in Patients with Functioning Blebs

One-site Combined Surgery / Two-site Combined Surgery

Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery

Combined Cataract and Non-penetrating Glaucoma Surgery

Goniosynechialysis

Drainage Devices

Preoperative Evaluation

Choice of Implant

Surgical Technique 1 (Molteno)

Surgical Technique 2 (Baerveldt)

Surgical Technique 3 (Ahmed)

Other Implants

Intraoperative Complications

Postoperative Complications Yara

Results

Aqueous Shunts After Retinal Surgery

Aqueous Shunts and Penetrating

Surgery for Congenital Glaucoma

Goniotomy and Trabeculectomy

Further Surgical Options in Children

Modulation of Wound ealing

Indications

Choice

Technique

Complications

Principles

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