Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus · Sep 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA comparison of prophylactic ondansetron hydrochloride and droperidol for strabismus repair in adults.
Prophylactic administration of an antiemetic is a common procedure for patients undergoing strabismus surgery. Droperidol and ondansetron hydrochloride are commonly used antiemetics. This study compared the rates of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in adult patients undergoing strabismus surgery with prophylactically administered Droperidol or ondansetron hydrochloride. ⋯ No real differences in the ability to prevent PONV between the two medications were found in this study.
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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus · May 1997
The effect of chemoreduction on retinoblastoma-induced retinal detachment.
Retinoblastoma with total retinal detachment traditionally has been managed with enucleation. We employed a chemoreduction protocol in an effort to reduce the tumor size to allow for focal treatment and salvage of the eye. ⋯ Preliminary observations suggest that chemoreduction may be an important tool in the initial management of retinoblastoma, even for large tumors with total retinal detachment. Tumor shrinkage may be dramatic and subretinal fluid resolution may be complete.