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Book Chapter
Series: Developments in Ophthalmology
Volume: 59
Published: 28 April 2017
10.1159/000458493
EISBN: 978-3-318-06040-9
... Abstract Advances in anterior segment imaging modalities have contributed new insights towards a better understanding of the various mechanisms of angle-closure glaucoma (ACG). This development is key to good decision making when confronted with angle-closure patients needing appropriate...
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Book: Glaucoma
Series: ESASO Course Series
Volume: 8
Published: 30 September 2016
10.1159/000446147
EISBN: 978-3-318-05891-8
... Abstract Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is a major cause of irreversible blindness in many parts of the world. The prevalence of PACG is highly race dependent. However, although less common than in Asians, PACG is not as rare as originally perceived among racial groups such as Caucasians...
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Series: Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Volume: 76
Published: 11 February 2015
10.1159/000368003
EISBN: 978-3-318-02787-7
... of the trigeminal nerve. This makes it the only muscle involved in the velopharyngeal mechanism that is not innervated by the vagus nerve. Surgically, the tensor veli palatini can be important in helping with tension-free closure in palatoplasty. In cases of Furlow palatoplasty, increased laxity can be obtained...
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Series: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Volume: 18
Published: 17 November 2014
10.1159/000365029
EISBN: 978-3-318-02736-5
... Abstract Over the past decade, the neonatal literature has undergone dynamic swings vis a vis its approach to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) therapeutics, from aggressively closing all PDA's to permissive tolerance of ductal shunting. We propose that ductal closure with paracetamol can satisfy...
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Series: Developments in Ophthalmology
Volume: 50
Published: 20 April 2012
10.1159/000334795
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9938-2
... Abstract The main objective of surgical treatment in angle closure is to quickly decrease the intraocular pressure and therefore reduce the risk of further glaucomatous optic nerve damage. Surgical treatment of angle-closure glaucoma also helps to ensure that progressive angle closure does...
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Series: Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Volume: 73
Published: 10 April 2012
10.1159/000334442
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9932-0
..., cosmesis, social acceptance, and intolerance to submersion. Methods of TCF closure remain controversial and vary based on the otolaryngologist’s preference. The authors’ choice is fistulectomy with primary closure in layers as this definitively removes the fistula and provides the patient with a good...
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Book: Glaucoma
Series: ESASO Course Series
Volume: 8
Published: 30 September 2016
EISBN: 978-3-318-05891-8
...References References 1. Classification and terminology - primary angle closure; in European Glaucoma Society: Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma, ed 4. Savona, PubliComm, 2014, pp 100-113. 2. Traverso CE, Bagnis A, Bricola G: Angle-closure glaucoma; in Yanoff M, Duker JS (eds...
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Series: Developments in Ophthalmology
Volume: 59
Published: 28 April 2017
EISBN: 978-3-318-06040-9
...References References 1. Nolan WP, Foster PJ, Devereux JG, Uranchimeg D, Johnson GJ, Baasanhu J: YAG laser iridotomy treatment for primary angle closure in east Asian eyes. Br J Ophthalmol 2000;84:1255-1259. 2. Ang LP, Aung T, Chew PT: Acute primary angle closure in an Asian population...
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Series: Developments in Ophthalmology
Volume: 50
Published: 20 April 2012
EISBN: 978-3-8055-9938-2
...References References 1. Nolan WP, Foster PJ, Devereux JG, Uranchimeg D, Johnson GJ, Baasanhu J: YAG laser iridotomy treatment for primary angle closure in east Asian eyes. Br J Ophthalmol 2000;84:1255-1259 2. Ang LP, Aung T, Chew PT: Acute primary angle closure in an Asian population...
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Series: Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Volume: 85
Published: 18 December 2020
10.1159/000456684
EISBN: 978-3-318-06628-9
... Abstract Injection laryngoplasty as used in this chapter is synonymous with the term “injection augmentation.” Injection augmentation is a technique designed to enhance glottic closure in patients with glottic insufficiency, or failure of glottic closure, by injecting material into the lateral...