Initial experience with gamma knife radiosurgery for advanced glaucoma

Authors
Vladyka, V Liscak, R Subrt, O Vymazal, J Pilbauer, J Hejdukova, I Nemec, P
Citation
V. Vladyka et al., Initial experience with gamma knife radiosurgery for advanced glaucoma, J NEUROSURG, 93, 2000, pp. 180-183
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
00223085 → ACNP
Volume
93
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
3
Pages
180 - 183
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3085(200012)93:<180:IEWGKR>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Object. The authors assessed the affect of gamma knife radiosurgery on pati ents with glaucoma. Methods. Fifteen eyes in 14 patients were treated with gamma knife radiosur gery during a 14-month period. Ocular pain was alleviated in all patients a nd intraocular pressure was decreased. There were no early side effects. Conclusions. Further studies are needed to elucidate the best treatment par ameters, long-term results, and some of the pathophysiological effects.