Laser and proton radiation to reduce uveal melanoma–associated exudative retinal detachments - 26/08/11
Abstract |
Purpose |
To assess whether laser-induced hyperthermia with proton irradiation of choroidal melanoma may decrease exudative retinal detachments more rapidly.
Design |
Case control study.
Methods |
Patients treated with laser-induced hyperthermia and proton radiation; results were compared with similar patients treated with only protons.
Results |
All 11 patients treated with combined laser and proton therapy had resorption of subretinal fluid with a mean duration of retinal detachment of 193 days compared with 263 days in the group treated with only proton therapy (P < .04). At 1 year, visual acuity was similar.
Conclusions |
Combined laser radiation more rapidly dissipates exudative detachments than radiation alone.
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