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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation ECP) in the management of refractory glaucoma. METHODS: ECP procedures were performed on fifty-one eyes of 47 patients with refractory glaucoma by using the Microprobe (Endo Optiks, URAM E2) integrated laser endoscope system. All patients were followed-up from 6 to 16 months (mean 10.8 months), with four eyes receiving a second treatment. The changes of intraocular pressure (IOP) , visual acuity and complication were pre- and post-operatively observed. RESULTS: Compared to preoperation, the TOP of postoperation was significantly (P < 0.01) decreased at week 1, 4, 12, and 24 [(35.3 ± 13.0 ) mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa) vs (19.9 ± 13.2 ) mmHg , (22.0 ± 11.6 ) mmHg, (17.6 ± 11.6) mmHg, and (17.0 ± 10.4) mmHg, x ± s, respectively]. The mean number of IOP-decreased drugs used was significantly P < 0.01 ) reduced from 3.3 to 1.0 of postoperation. 51.0% of all 5l eyes with the postoperative IOP less than 21 mmHg did not receive any drug, and 25.5% with supplemental drug treatment. The visual acuity was significantly (P < 0.01 ) improved postoperatively. Postoperative hyphema were found in 4 eyes, fibrous exudates in 23 eves, and exudative choroids detachment in 2 eyes, all of which occurred at the early postoperative stage and were healed within 2-16 days. No other complications were observed. CONCLUSION: ECP is a safe and effective procedure for the management of refractory' glaucoma without serious complications.
Dr. Min-bin Yu, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China. Max-yu@tom.com
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