[Simultaneous bilateral XXXX extraction--a retrospective study].

@entity1 @entity231
BACKGROUND: In @entity1 with @entity231 and contraindications for local anaesthesia a simultaneous bilateral @entity231 extraction under general anaesthesia is worth considering. @entity1 AND METHODS: The retrospective study includes all 19 @entity1 (aged 58 to 94 years, mean age 81.5 years) who underwent simultaneous bilateral @entity231 extraction at our hospital in a period of two years. While the majority of @entity1 had bilateral phacoemulsification, five eyes of three @entity1 underwent planned extracapsular @entity231 extraction. The preoperative ophthalmic and anaesthetic data and the perioperative and postoperative follow-up data are evaluated. Additionally @entity1 satisfaction and financial aspects are investigated (coverage of the second eye surgery by health-insurance). RESULTS: In none of the 19 @entity1 did severe complications occur. The majority of @entity1 showed a fast visual rehabilitation with a striking improvement in their quality of life. The majority of eyes (20/38; 52.6 %) achieved a visual acuity of 20/30 or better. The analysis of financial aspects disclosed disadvantages for the hospital. CONCLUSIONS: Simultaneous bilateral @entity231 extraction can be considered as a safe and effective method for a selective group of @entity1 with @entity231 .
