Wide-Field Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema.

: The goal of the study was to analyze variations in central, perifoveal, and peripheral retinal thickness (RT) and choroidal thickness (CT) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) measured with ultra-wide-field optical coherence tomography (UWF-OCT). Additionally, correlations between RT and CT in the central, perifoveal, and peripheral sectors and the presence of selected systemic factors were evaluated. : A total of 74 consecutive adult diabetic patients with DME and 75 healthy controls were included.

Choroidal and Retinal Thicknesses in Healthy Eyes Measured with Ultra-Wide-Field Optical Coherence Tomography.

Ultra-wide-field optical coherence tomography (UWF-OCT) has been recently introduced into clinical ophthalmological practice. To date, there are few data on the reference values of the retinal thickness (RT) and choroidal thickness (CT) measured with this technique. This study aimed to analyze the variance in RT and CT in the healthy eyes of white Caucasian patients with UWF-OCT tests performed with the largest available scan size of 23 × 20 mm.

Crossover to PDT after the unsuccessful micropulse laser treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy.

Purpose: Subthreshold micropulse laser (SML) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) are among the most effective therapeutic modalities applied to central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and durability of PDT in CSCR cases unresponsive to at least two SML treatments.

Methods: The study included 26 consecutive eyes of 24 patients (21 males and three females) with chronic CSCR.

Advantages of the Utilization of Wide-Field OCT and Wide-Field OCT Angiography in Clinical Practice.

Wide-field (WF) retinal imaging is becoming a standard diagnostic tool for diseases involving the peripheral retina. Technological progress elicited the advent of wide-field optical coherence tomography (WF-OCT) and WF-OCT angiography (WF-OCTA) examinations. This review presents the results of studies that analyzed the implementation of these procedures in clinical practice and refers to them as traditional and ultra-wide-field fluorescein angiography (UWF-FA).

Retrobulbar hemorrhage during strabismus surgery.

Purpose: This case report presents an event of retrobulbar hemorrhage (RH) occurring during the initial stage of strabismus surgery after incision of the conjunctiva and Tenon's capsule.

Observation: Significant bleeding with subsequent proptosis was observed intraoperatively after the incision of conjunctiva and Tenon's capsule during routine strabismus surgery on the medial rectus muscle in a 5-year-old boy. Intravenous mannitol was administered intraoperatively and surgery was completed as planned.

Regression of Neovascularization after Panretinal Photocoagulation Combined with Anti-VEGF Injection for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy-A Review.

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) poses a significant therapeutic problem that often results in severe visual loss. Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) has long been a mainstay treatment for this condition. Conversely, intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy has served as an alternative treatment for PDR.

Patient reported outcomes after implementation of an enhanced depth of focus intraocular lens with low postoperative myopia.

Background: Enhanced depth-of- focus intraocular lenses (EDOF IOL) have filled the gap between monofocal and multifocal intraocular implants with optical qualities of monofocal lenses and usually minor dysphotopsias typical for multifocal lenses. The purpose of this study was to evaluate visual outcomes after bilateral implantation of a new EDOF IOL in patients with requirements for perfect near and intermediate vision.

Methods: The study included 15 patients (29 eyes as one was amblyopic) with bilateral implantation of LUXSMART EDOF IOL (Bausch & Lomb) with a targeted myopia (between -0.

Risk factors for recurrence of pleomorphic adenoma.

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequent benign tumor of the salivary glands. It is characterized by a tendency to recur, which is determined by the biological characteristics of the tumor as well as the mode of its treatment. Recurrence of the tumor is associated with a high risk of postoperative facial palsy, risk of subsequent recurrence after revision surgery, and an increased risk of malignant transformation.

[Malignant tumor of nasal cavity during pregnancy. Case report].

Malignant neoplasm of the head and neck is rare disease of pregnant woman. The most common localization of this tumors are larynx, thyroid, melanoma and lymphoma. Many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (routinely used in patients with cancer) are contraindicated in the presence of pregnancy.

[Our experience in the treatment advanced neoplasms of floor of the mouth].

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate results of our surgical treatment of advanced neoplasms of the floor of the mouth, treated from 2005-2011 in Department of Otolaryngology and Department of Plastic Surgery Medical University of Gdańsk

Material: We analyzed group of 12 patients (aged 36 to 70 years, mean 55) treated by primary surgical excision of neoplasms of the floor of the mouth (with tracheotomy and mandibulotomy) and selective or radical neck dissection (uni- or bilateral) in combination with chemoradiotherapy. All patients referees with advancement of locoregional disease: primary tumors (T3 or T4) and neck metastases (N1 or N2b) Most of the patients required to use free microvascular reconstruction with free forearm skin flaps. Histological examinations revealed squamous cell carcinoma (11/12) and adenocarcinoma (1/12).

[Managment of head and neck cancers during pregnancy].

The coincidence of malignant disease during pregnancy is uncommon. The incidence of cancer in pregnancy has increased, due to the tendency to postpone childbirth to an older age. Cancer complicates approximately 0.