Clinical Pathways in Vitreoretinal Disease - Hardcover

Steidl, Scott M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 313125811X ISBN 13: 9783131258113

Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group, 2003

Synopsis

Vitreoretinal disease is the leading cause of severe vision loss in most developed countries. This all-encompassing new book is designed to enhance diagnosis and treatment of retinal pathology as you proceed from initial finding to differential diagnosis and treatment. Using evidence-based medicine to develop management strategies and featuring pathway diagrams and decision-making trees, the book links specific symptoms to the appropriate diagnosis and most effective treatment. A top team of retinal specialists have come together to create this pace-setting reference, covering everything from retinal detachment and hemorrhage, to pigmented lesions and noninfectious inflammation. Chapters are uniquely arranged by presenting symptom instead of diagnosis, allowing you to find material quickly and easily. Key features of this valuable book: *Broad coverage of all important topics, including both pediatric and adult retinal diseases *Clinical decision-making trees and pathway diagrams offering a "yes-or-no" approach to diagnosis and treatment *Beneficial question and answer format provides clarity and explanations for specific problems *Helpful table of contents organized by presenting symptom

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Review

"Particularly valuable to those in training in ophthalmology and general ophthalmologists . . . The standard of both content and presentation is high and the information is up-to-date. The book represents a very satisfactory result of a difficult task." - EyeNews

Particularly valuable to those in training in ophthalmology and general ophthalmologists . . . The standard of both content and presentation is high and the information is up-to-date. The book represents a very satisfactory result of a difficult task. - EyeNews

Synopsis

Vitreoretinal disease is the leading cause of severe vision loss in most developed countries. This work is designed to enhance diagnosis and treatment of retinal pathology from initial finding to differential diagnosis and treatment. Using evidence-based medicine to develop management strategies and featuring pathway diagrams and decision-making trees, the book links specific symptoms to the appropriate diagnosis and most effective treatment. A top team of retinal specialists have come together to create this reference, covering everything from retinal detachment and haemorrhage, to pigmented lesions and noninfectious inflammation. Chapters are arranged by presenting symptom instead of diagnosis, allowing the reader to find material quickly and easily. Features of this book: abroad coverage of all important topics, including both paediatric and adult retinal diseases; clinical decision-making trees and pathway diagrams offering a "yes-or-no" approach to diagnosis and treatment; and a beneficial question and answer format which provides clarity and explanations for specific problems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 313125811X
• ISBN 13: 9783131258113
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 442