Experimental Iridocyclectomy.
- Author:
Dong Ho YOUN
1
;
Kyung Hoon MIN
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Ciliary Body;
Hyphema;
Iris;
Rabbits;
Retinal Detachment;
Vitreous Hemorrhage;
Wound Healing
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1976;17(4):437-441
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Management of the tumor of the iris and ciliary body is a difficult prablem. 244 cases of iridocyclectomy rather than enucleation had been reported from 1912 to 1970. But there seems to be no histopathological report. The author performed experimental iridocyclectomy in 20 albino rabbits, and observed clinically and pathologically one week interval for 6 weeks post-operathively. Surprisingly only a few cases of complications such as hyphema, vitreous hemorrhage and retinal detachment were observed. Post-operative wound healing was good. So the author concluded, "Iridocyclectomy itself isa delicate and difficult surgery, but skillful technique in a definitely indicated case using a operating microscope will get good result".
