title: [Medical treatment of severe uveitis].
abstract: 135 patients with chronic uveitis were observed and 23 had therapeutic problems by their severity. The corticoid treatment method, always used in a first time, is studied. When there is corticoresistance, corticodependance or absolute contra-indications, the immunosuppressive drugs are used with reduced doses to avoid an AIDS. The corticoid bolus, the plasma exchange and colchicine are adjuvant treatments. Cyclosporin A brings large hopes but its use is now limited by necessity and serious side effects. Serious uveitis does not answer to a unique therapeutic protocol. The treatment must be adaptable and surgery decided in time.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Berche
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Najjar
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Renard
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Darwiche
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Musitelli
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003524:Cyclosporins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014605:Uveitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D003524:Cyclosporins; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents
vernacular_title: Conduite du traitement médical dans certaines uvéites graves.