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Abstract #5908 Published in IGR 2-1
Evaluation of the usefulness of phacotrabeculectomy as the only surgery for glaucoma and cataract patients
Romaniuk W; Koziol H; Blonska-Fajfrowska B; Fronczek M; Zabierzewska-Perenc B; Dorecka MKlinika Oczna 1999; 101: 329-331
PURPOSE: To evaluate IOP changes after phacotrabeculectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-four glaucoma patients (27 eyes) with coexistence of cataract, aged 56-79 years. The mean IOP level before surgery was 23.2±2.4 mmHg. In all cases, phacotrabeculectomy was performed. Follow-up ranged from three to 12 months. RESULTS: IOP decrease after surgery was achieved, as follows: mean decrease 7.1±2.3 mmHg after three months and 5.5±2.4 mmHg and 4.1±2.1 mmHg after six and 12 months, respectively. CONCLUSION: Phacotrabeculectomy combines all the advantages of phacoemulsification and creates perspectives for the normalization of IOP. LA: Polish
Dr. W. Romaniuk, Oddzialu Okulistycznego Wojewodzkiego Szpitala Specjalistycznego im. sw. Barbary w sosnowcu
Classification:
12.14.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.14 Combined cataract extraction and glaucoma surgery)
