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Abstract #26089 Published in IGR 12-2
Efficacy and tolerability of nonpenetrating filtering surgery in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma: a meta-analysis
Cheng JW; Xi GL; Wei RL; Cai JP; Li YOphthalmologica 2010; 224: 138-146
AIMS: To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of nonpenetrating filtering surgery in the treatment of patients with open-angle glaucoma. METHODS: Pertinent studies were selected by extensive searches. A total of 17 randomized controlled trials were included in the present meta-analysis. The main outcome measures were risk differences (RDs) of complete success for efficacy and postoperative complications for tolerability. Pooled estimates were computed according to a random-effects model. RESULTS: Viscocanalostomy and deep sclerectomy were significantly less effective than tra- beculectomy, and pooled RDs of complete success were -0.16 (95% confidence interval, CI, -0.30 to -0.02) and -0.10 (-0.19 to 0.00). Deep sclerectomy plus mitomycin C (MMC) was also less effective than trabeculectomy plus MMC, with pooled RD of complete success being -0.16 (95% CI -0.32 to -0.01). Viscocanalostomy and deep sclerectomy caused main complications in fewer patients than trabeculectomy. CONCLUSIONS: Viscocanalostomy and deep sclerectomy were less effective than trabeculectomy in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma, and deep sclerectomy plus MMC was also less effective than trabeculectomy plus MMC. However, viscocanalostomy and deep sclerectomy were associated with fewer complications than trabeculectomy.
Department of Ophthalmology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Classification:
12.8.3 Non-perforating (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
