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102. Jahrestagung der DOG

Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft e. V.

23. bis 26.09.2004, Berlin

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European Arteriovenous Sheathotomy Trial „EAST“

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  • corresponding author C. H. Meyer - Universitäts-Augenklinik Marburg; Augenklinik, Bundesknappschaft Sulzbach/Saar
  • S. Kunze - Universitäts-Augenklinik Marburg; Augenklinik, Bundesknappschaft Sulzbach/Saar
  • P. Kroll - Universitäts-Augenklinik Marburg; Augenklinik, Bundesknappschaft Sulzbach/Saar
  • U. Mester - Universitäts-Augenklinik Marburg; Augenklinik, Bundesknappschaft Sulzbach/Saar

Evidenzbasierte Medizin - Anspruch und Wirklichkeit. 102. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft. Berlin, 23.-26.09.2004. Düsseldorf, Köln: German Medical Science; 2004. Doc04dogSA.13.12

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Published: September 22, 2004

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Branch retina vein occlusion usually occur due to thrombosis at the arteriovenous crossing. An arteriosclerotic retinal artery may compress the adjacent retinal vein within the surrounding adventitial sheath. A surgical decompression may eliminate this primary cause improving the perfusion and retinal function in selected patients. The effectiveness of this new treatment approach is currently investigated at 10 centers in an open, prospective study.