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Abstract #14818 Published in IGR 8-4
Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery. Trabeculectomy vs Erb:YAG goniotomy
Beuerle S; Philippin H; Funk JOphthalmologe 2006; 103: 605-608
BACKGROUND: The surgical therapy of glaucoma aims at an effective IOP lowering as well as at a long-term effect with few complications. The previous gold standard of combined surgery consisted of cataract surgery and trabeculectomy. The combination of cataract surgery and Erb:YAG goniotomy might be an alternative. METHODS AND PATIENTS: A total of 17 eyes were treated with combined Erb:YAG goniotomy. The control group underwent combined trabeculectomy and consisted of 23 eyes. The mean follow-up was 5 years and assessed IOP lowering, visual acuity, antiglaucomatous drugs, and complications. RESULTS: After 5 years the IOP of the Erb:YAG group decreased from 23.3 to 16.9 mmHg. In the control group, the IOP was reduced from 23.3 mmHg to 15.8 mmHg. Two eyes of the Erb:YAG group needed further surgery due to unsufficient IOP control, whereas in the control group ten repeat procedures were necessary. CONCLUSIONS: The small number of complications in combination with a sustainable IOP-lowering effect seems to be an advantage in the long-term treatment of glaucoma. We hope that this can be transferred to the new excimer laser trabeculotomy since the 3-year results are already comparable to the Erb:YAG laser. LA: German
Dr. S. Beuerle, Augenklinik, Universitat, Killianstrasse 5, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
Classification:
12.4 Laser trabeculoplasty and other laser treatment of the angle (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
12.14 Combined cataract extraction and glaucoma surgery (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
