Buckling procedures for retinal detachment caused by retrolental fibroplasia in premature babies

Three premature babies with advanced stages of retrolental fibroplasia underwent retinal surgery by buckling procedures, with satisfactory results. The indications and surgical technical problems are discussed.

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Published in:British journal of ophthalmology 1980-02, Vol.64 (2), p.98-101
Main Authors: Grunwald, E, Yassur, Y, Ben-Sira, I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Premature, Diseases - surgery
Male
Pregnancy
Retinal Detachment - etiology
Retinal Detachment - surgery
Retinopathy of Prematurity - complications
Scleral Buckling - methods
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Summary:Three premature babies with advanced stages of retrolental fibroplasia underwent retinal surgery by buckling procedures, with satisfactory results. The indications and surgical technical problems are discussed.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.64.2.98