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Abstract #19844 Published in IGR 9-4
Effect of amniotic membrane transplantation under conjunctival flap on Ahmed glaucoma valve fiber wrap
Wu L-PInternational Journal of Ophthalmology 2007; 7: 1442-1443
AIM: To explore the effectiveness and safety of Ahmed glaucoma valve parcels resection combined with amniotic membrane transplantation under conjunctival flap in the treatment of refractory glaucoma. METHODS: Ahmed glaucoma valve parcels resection combined with amniotic membrane transplantation under conjunctival flap was done on 28 eyes with ascended intraocular pressure (IOP) caused by drainage parcels after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation. The resected film underwent laboratory examinations. RESULTS: The mean postoperative IOP was 15.4 mmHg after one month and rise to 18.6 mmHg three months later with the success rate of 83%. CONCLUSION: Ahmed glaucoma valve parcels resection plus amniotic membrane transplantation under conjunctival flap and application of mitomycin was effective and safe, which can be used to improve the success rate of refractory glaucoma surgeries. LA: Chinese
Dr. L.-P. Wu, Department of Ophthalmology, Jianghan Oilfield General Hospital, Qianjiang 433121 Hubei Province, China. kuahuzuijjiu@163.com
Classification:
12.20 Other (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
