Childhood Glaucoma: Current Trends and Future Prospects

Author:   Yasmine M. El Sayed ,  Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2024 ed.
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9783031610721


Pages:   379
Publication Date:   01 September 2024
Format:   Hardback
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Childhood Glaucoma: Current Trends and Future Prospects


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This book is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of childhood glaucoma, covering both its clinical and surgical aspects. Spanning 28 chapters, this work is the collective effort of esteemed international authors, exploring a wide range of topics from fundamental classification, diagnosis, and genetics, to detailed surgical procedures.  The sections dedicated to surgical techniques present a step-by-step guide to various glaucoma surgeries, complete with practical advice to enhance the proficiency of both beginners and experienced surgeons. The reader is acquainted with basic surgical procedures, as well as updates such as circumferential angle surgeries, novel glaucoma shunts, and the role of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) in the treatment of children. Moreover, the book addresses the management of concurrent conditions often seen with childhood glaucoma, like corneal pathologies, lens anomalies, amblyopia, and strabismus, providing a comprehensive approach to patient care. The concluding section provides insights into the psychosocial and economic aspects of this complex condition, enriching readers with a deeper understanding of its extensive impact.  Childhood Glaucoma: Current Trends and Future Prospects is a must-have resource for trainees and expert surgeons alike, with each chapter enriched with high-quality images and illustrations. A collection of carefully selected surgical videos guides the reader through the more intricate aspects of childhood glaucoma surgery, making this book an indispensable resource in the field.

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Author:   Yasmine M. El Sayed ,  Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2024 ed.
ISBN:  

9783031610721


ISBN 10:   3031610725
Pages:   379
Publication Date:   01 September 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

.- Chapter 1. ​Introduction. .- Chapter 2. Childhood Glaucoma Research Network Classification and Epidemiology of Glaucoma. .- Chapter 3. Recent modalities in pediatric glaucoma imaging. .- Chapter 4. Primary congenital glaucoma: an update. .- Chapter 5. Glaucoma Following Cataract Surgery (GFCS). .- Chapter 6. Secondary pediatric glaucomas. .- Chapter 7. Angle surgery in pediatric glaucoma. .- Chapter 8. Filtering surgeries in pediatric glaucoma. .- Chapter 9. Glaucoma drainage devices in the pediatric age group. .- Chapter 10. Laser procedures including Micropulse diode.

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Yasmine M. El Sayed Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University, Kasr Al Aini & Abu ElReesh Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA  

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