August 21, 2013
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Study: Ultra-widefield angiography effective for imaging children
A study evaluating ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography for pediatric use found that the imaging system successfully imaged the macula and periphery in children.
The retrospective case series included 40 images of 16 patients under the age of 13 that were reviewed for angiographic findings and assessed for impact on diagnosis and management. Ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography quality was also evaluated, including phases of the angiogram, field of view and artifacts.
Vasculitis, telangiectasia and neovascularization were found in 12 of 16 patients. All patients were imaged during the venous and recirculation phases, while seven (43%) were imaged also during the arterial phase.