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Abstract #50319 Published in IGR 14-2
Extension of a retracted ciliary sulcus tube of Ahmed glaucoma implant with angiocatheter segment
Moghimi S; Mohammadi MInternational Ophthalmology 2012; 32: 409-412
One of the complications of glaucoma drainage device implantation is tube retraction. Here we present a technique for extension of a retracted sulcus tube in a patient with simultaneous penetrating keratoplasty and Ahmed™ glaucoma valve implantation, in which we extend the tube with a segment of angiocatheter, and then insert the tip of the tube in the ciliary sulcus. Postoperatively, ultrasound biomicroscopy shows proper positioning of the tube in the ciliary sulcus.
Farabi Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Quazvin Sq., 1336616351, Tehran, Iran.
Full articleClassification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
