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Abstract #17656 Published in IGR 9-2
An experiment study on the prevention of scar formation of the filtering bleb by the application of anterior lens capsule in trabeculectomy with cataract surgery in rabbit eyes
Shao Y; Pei C-G; Zhou Q; Zhou H; Liu Y-Y; Gao G-PInternational Journal of Ophthalmology 2006; 6: 1237-1240
AIM: This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of anterior lens capsule inclusion in combined trabeculectomy and cataract surgery in preventing scar formation of the filtering bleb in rabbit model. METHODS: Twerty-Four eyes (12 rabbits) with glaucoma model were studied, anterior lens capsule inclusion in trabeculectomy with the small-incision cataract surgery were performed on all right eyes (experimental group) and no implants were applicator in trabeculectomy with the small-incision cataract surgery on all left eyes (control group). These operated eyes were followed up from day 1 to 6 months postoperatively. Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured and filtering blebs were observed after surgery. Other main outcome measures: cornea, conjunctiva, formation of the anterior chamber, anterior chamber depth, inflammatory reaction, achievement ratio of operation and complications were analyzed. On week 1, 2, 4, 12 and 24 after surgery the animal were killed in batch. Tissue was harvested from the bleb area and was made pathological section. HE staining, light microscope and micro photo analysis technique were applied to observe the cytological and histopathologic characteristics of the filtering tunnels. RESULTS: There were significant differences between the two groups on IOP (1, 2, 4 weeks), filtration bleb, achievement ratio of operation and complications. In experimental group, at the first month postoperatively, anterior lens capsule absorption started with inflammatory characteristics. The peak of inflammatory reaction occurred 1 week after operation and all the cells in the filtrating tunnel disappeared 6 month after surgery. The fibroblast proliferation in control group occurred at I week and the filtrating tunnel closed with angiogenesis at 1 month after surgery. Fibroblast proliferation started 1week after surgery with no statistical difference during the time course (P >0.05). Significant statistica1 differences were observed by comparing the fibro blasts numbers per unit area in the filtrating tunnel in experimental group and those in control groups (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Anterior lens capsule was totally absorbed at 6 months postoperatively. Anterior lens capsule inclusion in trabeculectomy with cataract surgery can possibly control intraocular pressure effectively, long-term sustainability of functional filtration bleb, inhibition of the proliferation of fibroblasts and opening of the filtrating pathway in the experimental animal models were satisfied. Compared to the control group, anterior lens capsule application has less complication.
Dr. Y. Shao, Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006 Jiangxi Province, China. freebee992296@yahoo.com.cn
Classification:
12.8.10 Woundhealing antifibrosis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
5.3 Other (Part of: 5 Experimental glaucoma; animal models)
