Cyclophotocoagulation in glaucoma therapy.
In a morphological study, the long-term effects of transscleral cyclophotocoagulation on rabbits using the free-running Nd:YAG laser with either a contact or a non-contact delivery system are described. A marked atrophy of the irradiated ciliary processes may be observed. Regeneration of the ciliary epithelial layers is incomplete at least up to 8 months after treatment. The vascular network is also atrophic, and shows a small regenerative capacity only.
van der Zypen
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Institute of Anatomy, University of Berne, Switzerland.
England
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Fankhauser
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Kwasniewska
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D000818:Animals; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects; D004847:Epithelial Cells; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D011817:Rabbits; D012590:Sclera