INTERNAL CHOROIDECTOMY OF POSTERIOR UVEAL MELANOMAS UNDER A RETINAL FLAP

被引:8
作者
PEYMAN, GA
NELSON, NC
PARIS, CL
BLINDER, KJ
ALTURKI, WA
DESAI, UR
机构
[1] LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine, New Orleans, 70112, LA, 2020 Gravier Street, Suite B
关键词
MALIGNANT MELANOMA; INTERNAL CHOROIDECTOMY; EYE WALL RESECTION; RETINOCHOROIDECTOMY AB-INTERNO; MACULA;
D O I
10.1007/BF00918434
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
Local excision of uveal melanoma is an intriguing therapeutic modality in selected cases. An internal choroidectomy under a retinal flap has been developed as an alternative to retinochoroidectomy in managing posterior pole melanomas. This technique offers more adequate preservation of retinal architecture, thus potentially enhancing central visual function in patients with tumors located close to the fovea.
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页码:439 / 444
页数:6
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