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Abstract #50658 Published in IGR 14-2

Artificial drainage devices for glaucoma surgery: an overview

Chaudhry M; Grover S; Baisakhiya S; Bajaj A; Bhatia MS
Nepalese journal of ophthalmology : a biannual peer-reviewed academic journal of the Nepal Ophthalmic Society : NEPJOPH 2012; 4: 295-302


Artificial drainage devices (ADD) create an lternative pathway for aqueous drainage from the anterior chamber of an eye through a tube to the subconjunctival bleb connected to an equatorial plate under the conjunctiva. The ADDs, both valved and non-valved, are available for end stage or refractory glaucoma. Currently, some of these devices, particularly the Express shunt, are recommended for the primary treatment of glaucoma. In this article, we highlight various ADDs, their indications and contraindications, surgical techniques and associated complications.

BPS Government Medical College for Women, Khanpur Kalan, District Sonepat.

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Classification:

12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)



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