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Abstract #25865 Published in IGR 12-2
Glaucoma drainage device implantation in children using fibrin glue
Freeman PD; Kahook MY; Curtis THJournal of AAPOS 2010; 14: 169-171
Glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs) are often used in refractory cases of pediatric glaucoma. Traditionally, sutures are used during GDD implantation for securing the plate and silicone tube to the sclera, for suturing a patch graft over the silicone tube, and for conjunctival closure. The use of fibrin glue as an alternative to standard suturing techniques has been studied in adults but not in the pediatric population. The purpose of this study was to analyze the use of fibrin glue as an alternative to standard suturing techniques during certain stages of GDD implantation in the pediatric population.
T.H. Curtis. Vancouver Eye Care, Vancouver, WA, United States. theodore.curtis@gmail.com
Classification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
9.1.2 Juvenile glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.1 Developmental glaucomas)
