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Abstract #5491 Published in IGR 1-2
Scleromalacia following trabeculectomy with intraoperative mitomycin C.
Akova YA; Koc F; Yalvac I; Duman SEuropean Journal of Ophthalmology 1999; 9: 63-65
PURPOSE: To report the development of scleromalacia in pediatric age as a complication of trabeculectomy with the adjunctive use of intra-operative mitomycin C. PATIENTS: Reported are 2 patients who developed scleromalacia following trabeculectomy combined with intra-operative 0.4 mg/ml mitomycin C application for 5 minutes for refractory glaucoma in aphakic bullous keratopathy and penetrating keratoplasty. RESULTS: Scleromalacia localised in the surgical area developed in 2 young patients. Scleromalacia remained stable in both patients after 6 and 24 months follow-ups. CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that this procedure be done more selectively, especially in young patients, with a shorter application time and using a lower concentration.
Department of Ophthalmology, Baskent University Hospitals, Ankara, Turkey.
Classification:
12.8.10 Woundhealing antifibrosis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
