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Abstract #15164 Published in IGR 8-4

Early-onset scleral and corneal ectasias following low-dose mitomycin-C-augmented trabeculectomy in a uveitic glaucoma patient

Pirouzian A; O'Halloran H; Scher C; Jockin Y
Ophthalmologica 2006; 220: 406-408


A case of early-onset sclerolimbal ectasia following low-dose topical mitomycin C application during uveitic glaucoma surgery is reported. Intraoperative and postoperative clinical courses were consistent with sclerolimbal ectasia. Adjunctive utilization of intraoperative low-dose 0.02% mitomycin C for the management of chronic uveitic glaucoma patients who are under concomitant systemic immunosuppressive regimen may enhance the risk of subacute postoperative sclerolimbal ectasia. Mitomycin C concentrations < 0.02%, decreased scleral exposure time, and a strict informed consent policy are strongly recommended in this subset of uveitic patients.

Dr. A. Pirouzian, San Diego Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA 92123, USA. amirpirouzian@msn.com


Classification:

9.4.6 Glaucomas associated with inflammation, uveitis (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
12.8.10 Woundhealing antifibrosis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
2.3 Sclera (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)
2.2 Cornea (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma)



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