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Abstract #6539 Published in IGR 3-2
Anatomic and histopathologic findings following a failed Ahmed glaucoma valve device
Ayyala RS; Layden WE; Slonim CB; Margo CEOphthalmic Surgery and Lasers 2001; 32: 248-249
The Ahmed glaucoma valve implant (AGV) is one of the more commonly used implants in difficult glaucomas. The histology of a functioning bleb following AGV implantation and its anatomic relationship to the optic nerve when placed in the superionasal quadrant has been described. The authors report the histology of a failed bleb and the anatomical relationship between the optic nerve and the AGV end-plate when placed 9 mm from the limbus in a patient with neovascular glaucoma.
Dr R.S. Ayyala, Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Tulane University Medical Center, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA. rsayyala@hotmail.com
Classification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
