Evolving concepts in the management of posterior segment penetrating ocular injuries.
Advances in understanding the pathobiology of secondary complications after posterior segment penetrating ocular injuries along with progress in instrumentation and surgical techniques have provided a powerful means to salvage certain eyes that would otherwise be lost. Further progress will probably include the use of pharmacologic agents that interfere with fibrocellular proliferation, as well as better delineation of the methods and timing of surgery.
Vitreoretinal Center, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins University and Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
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D000818:Animals; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D014821:Vitrectomy