| Fluorescein angiography in retrolental fibroplasia: experience from 1969-1977. | |
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PMID: 583595 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute proliferative retrolental fibroplasia (RLF) has been studied in premature infants employing a Zeiss fundus camera and fluorescein angiography. A total of 164 angiograms have been performed on 122 infants. At the present time, angiography is reserved for studying infants with peculiar or puzzling fundus pictures. A dose of 0.1-0.4 cc of 10% sodium fluoresceinate is employed, depending on the age and the weight of the baby. Fluorescein clearly outlines the major arteriovenous shunt in the retina, which is the hallmark of acute RLF. The shunt fills with fluorescein and leaks it profusely. On regression, a fine brush border of capillaries is seen in the region where the shunt previously had been located. Study of the population susceptible to RLF reveals it to be the smallest sickest babies in the premature nursery. |
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Authors:
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J T Flynn; J Cassady; D Essner; J Zeskind; J Merritt; R Flynn; M J Williams |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ophthalmology Volume: 86 ISSN: 0161-6420 ISO Abbreviation: Ophthalmology Publication Date: 1979 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1981-02-24 Completed Date: 1981-02-24 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802443 Medline TA: Ophthalmology Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1700-23 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Female Fluorescein Angiography / methods* Fundus Oculi* Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases / diagnosis Infant, Premature Male Oxygen / adverse effects, therapeutic use Retinopathy of Prematurity / complications, diagnosis*, pathology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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EY 1236-03-04/EY/NEI NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7782-44-7/Oxygen |
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