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. 2000 Feb;23(2):151-7.

[Complications of radiotherapy in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A study of 48 cases]

[Article in French]
C Valanconny  1 , F Koenig, M Benchaboune, D Goyet, K Mezmate, T Schmitt, J Maugery
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  • PMID: 10705116
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[Complications of radiotherapy in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A study of 48 cases]

[Article in French]
C Valanconny et al. J Fr Ophtalmol. 2000 Feb.

Abstract

Purpose: This study describes the ocular complications after teletherapy indicated for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Material: and methods: The study concerned 48 patients suffering from an exudative form of age-related macular degeneration, non suitable for laser photocoagulation, and irradiated by high-energy electron beam therapy.

Results: With a mean follow-up time of 2 years, late effects were observed in 16 (33. 3%) patients: 9 (18.75%) radiation optic neuropathies, 9 radiation retinopathies (18.75%) and 2 neovascular glaucomas (4.1%).

Conclusion: The frequent and serious complications observed led us to adapt the technique and dose of radiation therapy indicated in patients with age-related macular degeneration.

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