Enucleation for ocular tumors

© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2014. Many studies over the past decade report a trend toward fewer enucleations, suggesting that improved treatments prevent end-stage eye disease. Interestingly, however, the incidence of enucleation for neoplasia has not decreased despite the more widespread us...

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Main Authors: Natta Sakolsatayadorn, Julian D. Perry
Other Authors: Mahidol University
Format: Chapter
Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/34462
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Institution: Mahidol University
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Summary:© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2014. Many studies over the past decade report a trend toward fewer enucleations, suggesting that improved treatments prevent end-stage eye disease. Interestingly, however, the incidence of enucleation for neoplasia has not decreased despite the more widespread use of globe-sparing techniques, such as chemotherapy and brachytherapy.