Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Cold dosage in retinal cryotherapy using echography].

S Clemens1, H Gerding, K H Emmerich

  • 1Universitäts-Augenklinik Münster.

Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Registered Deposition of Nanoscale Ferroelectric Grains by Template-Controlled Growth.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2021
Same author

Dopamine D1 and D3 receptor modulators restore morphine analgesia and prevent opioid preference in a model of neuropathic pain.

Neuroscience·2019
Same author

Invasion windows for a global legume invader are revealed after joint examination of abiotic and biotic filters.

Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany)·2019
Same author

Southern Hemisphere forcing of South Asian monsoon precipitation over the past ~1 million years.

Nature communications·2018
Same author

Masking Artefact Indicates that Photoreceptor Bleaching May Enhance Fundus Autofluorescence.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2017
Same author

Directional OCT Scans of the Macula Reveal Henle Fibre Layer-Related Imaging Patterns.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2017
Same journal

Corneal Neurotisation in Neurotrophic Keratopathy: A Retrospective Analysis of Functional Outcomes and Clinical Courses.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

Evaluating the Long-term Success and Safety of Canaloplasty in Glaucoma Patients.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

Imbalanced Trace Elements as Risk Factors in the Pathogenesis of Glaucoma.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

Malnutrition as a Risk Factor for Cerebral and Glaucomatous Neurodegeneration - Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

Impact of Wearing a Face Mask on the Reliability of Standard Automated Perimetry in Glaucoma Patients and Suspects: a Retrospective Longitudinal Study.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

[Siderotic Cataract Eight Months After Intralenticular Metallic Foreign Body: A Case Report and Surgical Management].

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
See all related articles

Precise retinal cryotherapy is difficult with obscured views. Real-time ultrasonography monitors ice spread, preventing overtreatment complications and improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Accurate timing of retinal cryotherapy is crucial for effective treatment and avoiding complications.
  • Obscured fundus views, common in retinal detachment or hemorrhage, hinder precise cryotherapy application.
  • Overtreatment can lead to severe complications, including retinal damage and vision loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of real-time ultrasonography in monitoring retinal cryotherapy.
  • To determine if ultrasonography can guide precise ice ball formation relative to the retina.
  • To reduce complications associated with imprecise cryotherapy in cases with obscured fundus view.

Main Methods:

  • Real-time ultrasonography was employed to visualize the ice ball during retinal cryotherapy.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The spreading ice in relation to the retinal surface was continuously monitored.
  • Cryotherapy application was adjusted based on ultrasonographic feedback.

    • Main Results:

    • Ultrasonography provided real-time visualization of the ice ball's extent and proximity to the retina.
    • The technique allowed for precise control over the cryotherapy application, avoiding overtreatment.
    • No significant complications related to cryotherapy were observed in the monitored cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Real-time ultrasonography is a valuable tool for monitoring retinal cryotherapy when the fundus view is obscured.
    • This method enhances treatment precision and helps prevent complications from overtreatment.
    • Ultrasonography-guided cryotherapy offers a safer approach for managing retinal conditions with limited visibility.