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Abstract #22151 Published in IGR 10-4

Treatment of modified trabeculectomy with MMC for neovascular glaucoma

Li Y-X; Yuan J; Li B; Zhang J
International Journal of Ophthalmology 2008; 8: 1910-1912


AIM: To investigate the clinical effect of treatment of modified trabeculectomy with MMC for late neovascular glaucoma. METHODS: Bular conjunctives were at the base of vault incised. Then the operation was continued with a 5.0 x 4.5 mm incision in corneoscleral limbus and 3.3 x 2.0 mm in trabecula. Neovascular vessels on iris were electrocoagulated before iridectomy. Cotton slice with MMC was inserted into the incision on sclera; sclera and conjunctival flaps were sutured. Both eyes of the patient were dressed for three days. RESULTS: This modified trabeculectomy was successful in 9 eyes of 9 patients, of whom 1 was followed up for 4 years, 3 for 3 years, 3 for 2 years and 2 dropped out. It was found that their headache and pain in eyes disappeared and their eye pressure returned to normal (15.88-23.78 mmHg). CONCLUSION: Modified trabeculectomy an effective treatment for late neovascular glaucoma. LA: Chinese

Dr. Y.-X. Li, Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Fire Armed Police Corps Hospital, Chengdu 610072 Sichuan Province, China. yanxian800@sohu.com


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