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Abstract #13647 Published in IGR 8-2

Needle bleb revision of encapsulated filtering bleb with bevacizumab

Kahook MY; Schuman JS; Noecker RJ
Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging 2006; 37: 147-150


The utility of needle bleb revision with bevacizumab in a patient with a failing bleb following trabeculectomy is explored. The patient had previously failed needle bleb revision with mitomycin C. After needling and injection of 1 mg of bevacizumab, the bleb was noted to be more diffuse with a decrease in surface neovascularization. Bevacizumab may be an effective medication for rescuing failing filtering blebs that exhibit neovascularization.

Dr. M.Y. Kahook, 203 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA


Classification:

12.8.11 Complications, endophthalmitis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)



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