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Abstract #51744 Published in IGR 14-4

Surgical Management of Pseudophakic Malignant Glaucoma via Anterior Segment-Peripheral Iridectomy Capsulo-Hyaloidectomy and Anterior Vitrectomy

Basgil Pasaoglu I; Altan C; Bayraktar S; Satana B; Basarır B
Case reports in ophthalmological medicine 2012; 2012: 794938


PURPOSE: To describe our surgical technique in the management of pseudophakic malignant glaucoma refractory to conventional treatment. METHODS: Two pseudophakic eyes with malignant glaucoma underwent peripheral iridectomy, lens capsulectomy, hyaloidectomy, and anterior vitrectomy through a clear corneal incision by using a vitreous cutter. RESULTS: Prompt resolution of malignant glaucoma was achieved in both cases and no recurrence was observed during postoperative followup of five months. CONCLUSIONS: An anterior segment surgeon can treat pseudophakic malignant glaucoma successfully by using a vitreous cutter inserted through a corneal incision and performing peripheral iridectomy, capsulo-hyaloidectomy, and anterior vitrectomy.

Beyoglu Eye Education and Research Hospital, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Classification:

9.4.11.2 Glaucomas in aphakia and pseudophakia (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)
9.4.11.1 Ciliary block (malignant) glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)
12.7 Surgical iridectomy (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
9.4.11.5 Glaucomas associated with vitreoretinal surgery (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)



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