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Abstract #19540 Published in IGR 9-3
Long-term success in the correction of exposed glaucoma drainage tubes with a tube extender
Merrill KD; Suhr AW; Lim MCAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology 2007; 144: 136-137
PURPOSE: To report long-term success of surgical correction of exposed glaucoma drainage device (GDD) tubes with a commercially available tube extender. DESIGN: Observational case series. METHODS: Chart review of surgical correction for GDD tube exposure by rerouting the tube using the New World Medical Tube Extender (NWMTE; New World Medical, Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA). RESULTS: Surgical revision of GDD tube exposure with the NWMTE controlled intraocular pressure without repeat exposure up to three years after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: A tube extender can provide long-term correction of an exposed GDD tube by bypassing weakened tissue, thus avoiding or delaying a second implant surgery.
Dr. K.D. Merrill, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
Classification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
