Prophylaxis for retinal detachment: evidence or eminence based?

Kreis, Andréas Josef; Aylward, G William; Wolfensberger, Thomas J

doi:10.1097/01.iae.0000243069.11708.f6

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English

Prophylaxis for retinal detachment: evidence or eminence based?

ContributorsKreis, Andréas Josef; Aylward, G William; Wolfensberger, Thomas J

Published inRetina, vol. 27, no. 4, p. 468-472

Publication date2007

Abstract

Prophylactic laser treatment of peripheral retinal lesions to prevent retinal detachment enjoys widespread use. However, clinical and scientific evidence for such treatment only exists for a few particular clinical situations. The aim of the present study was to delineate the current practice patterns for such prophylaxis among some European retinal specialists.

Keywords

Adult
Aged
Europe
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Surveys
Humans
Laser Coagulation/methods
Middle Aged
Practice Patterns, Physicians'
Retinal Detachment/surgery
Societies, Medical/trends
Surveys and Questionnaires

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KREIS, Andréas Josef, AYLWARD, G William, WOLFENSBERGER, Thomas J. Prophylaxis for retinal detachment: evidence or eminence based? In: Retina, vol. 27, n° 4, p. 468–472. doi: 10.1097/01.iae.0000243069.11708.f6

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PID : unige:93218
DOI : 10.1097/01.iae.0000243069.11708.f6
PMID : 17420700

Journal ISSN1539-2864

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