2005
Comparison of Histopathologic Features, Clinical Symptoms, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates in Biopsy-Positive Temporal Arteritis
Diaz VA, DeBroff BM, Sinard J. Comparison of Histopathologic Features, Clinical Symptoms, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates in Biopsy-Positive Temporal Arteritis. Ophthalmology 2005, 112: 1293-1298. PMID: 15921755, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2005.02.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiopsyBlood SedimentationGiant Cell ArteritisHumansRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTemporal ArteriesConceptsErythrocyte sedimentation rateTemporal arteritisClinical symptomsBiopsy specimensConstitutional symptomsBilateral biopsiesClinical presentationHistopathologic stageESR valuesVisual symptomsBilateral biopsy specimensPatient's clinical symptomsRetrospective case seriesTemporal artery biopsyMean ESR valuesScalp painSuperficial painSedimentation rateArtery biopsyPatient chartsCase seriesUnilateral biopsyHistopathologic featuresPathologic gradePatient population
1997
Results of Bilateral Cataract Extraction with Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children
Gimbel H, Basti S, Ferensowicz M, DeBroff B. Results of Bilateral Cataract Extraction with Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children. Ophthalmology 1997, 104: 1737-1743. PMID: 9373100, DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(97)30033-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior chamber intraocular lens implantationIntraocular lens implantationVisual acuityLens implantationFirst eyeSecond eyePostoperative complicationsIntraocular pressureBilateral cataractsSpherical equivalentBilateral intraocular lens implantationBest-corrected visual acuityPosterior chamber intraocular lensesBilateral cataract extractionTime of surgerySeries of patientsEyes of childrenVisual outcomeManifest refractionRetrospective studyCataract extractionIntraocular lensMedical recordsBilateral implantsSurgery
1995
Comparison of laser and manual removal of corneal epithelium for photorefractive keratectomy.
Gimbel H, DeBroff B, Beldavs R, van Westenbrugge J, Ferensowicz M. Comparison of laser and manual removal of corneal epithelium for photorefractive keratectomy. Journal Of Refractive Surgery 1995, 11: 36-41. PMID: 7641047, DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-19950101-10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpherical equivalent refractionPhotorefractive keratectomyRefractive outcomesManual debridementCorneal epitheliumRefractive resultsMean preoperative spherical equivalent refractionFinal uncorrected visual acuityMean spherical equivalent refractionPreoperative spherical equivalent refractionExcimer laser photorefractive keratectomyManual groupStatistical differenceUncorrected visual acuitySlit-lamp microscopyRate of reepithelializationCorneal epithelial removalSignificant differencesIncidence of halosCorticosteroid dosingDebridement groupStromal hazeCorneal hazeSame surgeonVisual acuity
1994
Surgical results of penetrating keratoplasty in essential iris atrophy.
DeBroff B, Thoft R. Surgical results of penetrating keratoplasty in essential iris atrophy. Journal Of Refractive Surgery 1994, 10: 428-32. PMID: 7528614, DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-19940701-09.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEssential iris atrophyIris atrophyAnterior uveitisCorneal decompensationChronic anterior uveitisImmunologic graft failurePersistent anterior uveitisIridocorneal endothelial syndromeEndothelial syndromeGraft failureRetrospective studySurgical resultsMore episodesKeratoplastyAtrophySeparate occasionsUveitisUniversity of PittsburghDecompensationEyesGraft reactionPatientsFailureSyndromeGraft