Format:
Online-Ressource (XXXVI, 780 p, digital)
ISBN:
9783540295426
Series Statement:
SpringerLink
Content:
Vascular diseases of the retina are a major cause of blindness among all age groups. Edited and written by internationally well-known experts, this state-of-the-art comprehensive overview of basic and clinical science will enhance the understanding of retinal vascular disease and help in the evaluation of current and future treatment approaches for the clinician. The well-structured and highly illustrated text is divided into the following three main sections:Pathogenesis of retinal vascular diseaseGeneral concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal vascular diseasePathology, clinical course and treatment of retinal vascular diseaseReader-friendly through:Step-by-step explanation of all treatment proceduresRichly illustrated by clinical image series including illustrated single case follow-upThis unique textbook-atlas also includes topics which are not currently found in other retinal disease textbooks, such as case reports and clinical follow-ups. General ophthalmologists, retina specialists as well as ophthalmologists in training will find this book highly stimulating and useful for their daily practice.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Front Matter; Functional Anatomy, Fine Structure and Basic Pathology of the Retinal Vasculature; Retinal Vascular Development; Retinal Angiogenesis and Growth Factors; Hematopoietic Stem Cells in Vascular Development and Ocular Neovascularization; Inflammation as a Stimulus for Vascular Leakage and Proliferation; The Neuronal Influence on Retinal Vascular Pathology; Hypoxia in the Pathogenesis of Retinal Disease; Blood Retinal Barrier; Retinal Blood Flow; Genetic Approach to Retinal Vascular Disease; A Practical Guide to Fluorescein Angiography
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Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis of Retinal Vascular DiseaseGeneral Concepts in Laser Treatment for Retinal Vascular Disease; The Role of Photodynamic Therapy in Retinal Vascular Disease; Cryosurgery in Retinal Vascular Disease; Vitrectomy in Retinal Vascular Disease: Surgical Principles; Treatment of Rubeotic Secondary Glaucoma; Intravitreal Injections: Guidelines to Minimize the Risk of Endophthalmitis; Grading of Diabetic Retinopathy; Retinopathy of Prematurity; Vascular Occlusive Disease; Vascular Abnormalities; Vasculopathy After Treatment of Choroidal Melanoma
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Vasculopathies with Acute Systemic DiseasesInflammatory Vascular Disease; Hypertensive Retinopathies; Sickle Cell Retinopathy and Hemoglobinopathies; Vascular Tumors of the Retina; Back Matter
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783540295419
Additional Edition:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Retinal vascular disease Berlin : Springer, 2007 ISBN 3540295410
Language:
English
Subjects:
Medicine
Keywords:
Netzhaut
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Gefäßkrankheit
;
Netzhaut
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Gefäßkrankheit
;
Aufsatzsammlung
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-540-29542-6
URL:
Volltext
(lizenzpflichtig)
Author information:
Joussen, Antonia J. M. 1971-
