| Literature DB >> 6190118 |
E Stefansson, M B Landers, M L Wolbarsht.
Abstract
The features of proliferative retinopathies are reviewed with reference to the vasodilatation that is a common stage in their pathogenesis. Vasodilatation in the retina is discussed in terms of a model in which vessel wall stretch in the retinal venules leads to leakage and proliferation. The beneficial effects of treatments such as panretinal photocoagulation and vitrectomy on the retinal hemodynamics are shown to agree with the hypothetical model.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6190118
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ophthalmic Surg ISSN: 0022-023X