Clinical Pathways In Vitreoretinal Disease

Framsida
Scott M. Steidl, Mary Elizabeth Hartnett
Thieme, 1 jan. 2011 - 524 sidor
Vitreoretinal disease is the leading cause of severe vision loss in most developed countries. This all-encompassing new book is designed to enhance diagnosis and treatment of retinal pathology as you proceed from initial finding to differential diagnosis and treatment. Using evidence-based medicine to develop management strategies and featuring pathway diagrams and decision-making trees, the book links specific symptoms to the appropriate diagnosis and most effective treatment. A top team of retinal specialists have come together to create this pace-setting reference, covering everything from retinal detachment and hemorrhage, to pigmented lesions and noninfectious inflammation. Chapters are uniquely arranged by presenting symptom instead of diagnosis, allowing you to find material quickly and easily. Key features of this valuable book:Broad coverage of all important topics, including both pediatric and adult retinal diseasesClinical decision-making trees and pathway diagrams offering a yes-or-no approach to diagnosis and treatmentBeneficial question and answer format provides clarity and explanations for specific problemsHelpful table of contents organized by presenting symptomCLINICAL PATHWAY IN VITREORETINAL DISEASE is essential for all retina specialists, general ophthalmologists, and residents who treat severe vision loss. It offers the valuable information needed to reach an accurate diagnosis and provide optimal patient care. The book also serves as an excellent text for retina and general ophthalmology courses.
 

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Key Questions for a Focused History
3
Sorting Out Possible Diagnoses from the History
13
How to Use the Instruments for Examination of the Posterior Segment
26
Clinical Examination of the Ocular Fundus
34
Expanding on the Primary Complaint to Get to the Diagnosis
46
Lesions Associated with a Flat or Minimally Elevated Retinal Surface
59
Areas of Fundus Whitening White or Yellow Spots
61
Areas of Fundus Whitening Geographic Whitening
82
Intraocular Mass or Lesions Associated with an Elevated Retinal Surface
219
Intraocular Mass
221
Thickened or Elevated Macular Retina
245
Retinal Detachment
263
The Inflamed Eye and Retinal Disease
285
Infectious Uveitis
287
Noninfectious Inflammation
306
Special Topics
339

Pigmented Lesions of the Fundus Discrete Small to Medium Size
99
BrownBlack Lesions Fine Hyperpigmented Spots
114
OrangeRed and Gray Lesions in the Fundus
137
Linear and Curvilinear Streaks in the Fundus
155
Hemorrhage
162
AbnormalAppearing Retinal Vessels
183
Macular Membranes and Holes
203
Examination and Diagnosis of the Pediatric Patient
341
Screening for Specific Diseases
374
Retinal Disease and the Anterior Segment Surgeon
389
Clinical Trials in Retina
406
Index
428
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