[Retrospective analysis of argon laser for treating retinal periphlebitis].

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

This article was to investigate the curative effect of argon laser photocoagulation for retinal periphlebitis treatment, and then to discuss the stage of the treatment.

METHODS:

According to the condition of vitreous hemorrhage and the range of retinal neovascularization, 31 cases (34 eyes) were divided into the light group and the heavy group, and the therapeutic effective rate, the condition of visual acuity and vitreous hemorrhage were compared.

RESULTS:

The therapeutic effective rate was 64.71%, there was significant difference in effective rate and prognosis of visual acuity between two groups (P < 0.01). After laser treatment, the morbidity of vitreous hemorrhage in heavy group decreased from 100% to 18.70%.

CONCLUSION:

Argon laser photocoagulation is an effective method for treating retinal periphlebitis and early treatment is recommended.

• Authors: J Luo, D Y Jiang, X J Guo, C Z Tang
• Journal: Hunan yi ke da xue xue bao = Hunan yike daxue xuebao = Bulletin of Hunan Medical University (Hunan Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao) Vol. 26 Issue 1 Pg. 45-7 (Feb 28 2001) ISSN: 1000-5625 [Print] China
• PMID: 12536613 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Laser Coagulation
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Phlebitis (complications, surgery)
• Retinal Neovascularization (etiology, surgery)
• Retinal Vein
• Retrospective Studies