Choroidal neovascularization. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jay Chhablani, editor.
• Other Names: Chhablani, Jay
• Contents: Section I: History -- History of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) -- initial understanding and development -- Section II: Basics -- Pathogenesis - various proposed mechanisms -- Histopathology - recent understanding in relationship with imaging -- Electron microscopy - update in choroidal changes -- Section III: Clinical classification -- Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - clinical features, imaging, protocols and outcomes -- CNV secondary to pathologic myopia - clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes -- Pachychoroid related CNV - recent updates, imaging and outcomes -- Inflammatory CNV - clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes -- Dystrophy related CNV - clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes -- CNV secondary to angioid streaks - clinical features, imaging and treatment protocols -- Idiopathic CNV - clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes -- CNV associated with idiopathic juxtafoveal telangiectasia - clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes -- CNV associated with other causes - laser induced, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, choroidal osteoma, trauma, choroidal coloboma, choroidal nevus, etc -- Peripapillary CNVM - overview of various causes, imaging features and treatment outcomes -- Pediatric CNVM - overview of various causes, imaging features and treatment outcomes -- Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) - clinical features, imaging and treatment outcomes -- Section IV: Treatment options -- Anti-VEGF current options - Ranibizumab, Bevacizumab, Aflibercept, Ziv-aflibercept, Conbercept -- Photodynamic therapy - current status in anti-VEGF era -- Surgical intervention - graft, retinal implant, the implantable miniature telescope, surgical removal of CNV, subretinal tissue plasminogen activator -- Section V: Clinical trials -- n-AMD trials - comprehensive overview of PDT and anti-VEGF trials in AMD -- Myopic CNV trials - comprehensive overview of PDT and anti-VEGF trials in AMD -- Non-AMD CNV trials - comprehensive overview of various trials in non-AMD related CNV causes -- PCV trials - comprehensive overview of PDT and anti-VEGF trials in PCV -- Section VI: Future directions -- Stem cells in AMD - current status and future expectations -- Newer molecules - newer targets in CNV and the upcoming research -- Radiotherapy - role of radiotherapy and clinical trials -- Other options - role of subthreshold laser, and other therapies in CNV -- Section VII: Rehabilitation -- Low vision aids -- Peripheral vision development - newer approach for macular diseases -- Monitoring techniques - advanced home monitoring techniques and initial experience.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 617.7/2; Choroid -- Diseases; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811522130; 9811522138
• Related ISBNs: 981152212X; 9789811522123
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