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Abstract #17149 Published in IGR 9-1
A modified surgical method for difficult glaucomas
Engin G; Engin KN; Bilgic LTechniques in Ophthalmology 2006; 4: 161-164
OBJECTIVES: To modify trabeculectomy to maintain an effective filtration by several passages. METHODS: Cyclectomy has been performed before trabeculectomy on 55 disparate glaucomatous eyes. RESULTS: The success rates for decreased intraocular pressures less than 21 mmHg and visual acuity preservation were 50/55 and 51/55, respectively. The complications were quite similar with those seen after trabeculectomy. CONCLUSIONS: This new surgical method has been proven to be efficient for refractory glaucomatous eyes.
Dr. K.N. Engin, Oguzhan cd. 27/6, Findikzade 34270 Istanbul, Turkey. kayanengin@hotmail.com
Classification:
12.20 Other (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
12.11 Cyclodialysis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
12.8.1 Without tube implant (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
