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Abstract #70514 Published in IGR 18-2

Patch graft materials for glaucoma tube implants

Lind JT; Shute TS; Sheybani A
Current Opinions in Ophthalmology 2017; 28: 194-198


PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Patch graft materials serve multiple purposes in glaucoma surgery. There are several choices of patch graft materials from which the surgeon can choose. Therefore, knowledge as to the choices and the potential risks and benefits of patch graft materials is imperative for the glaucoma surgeon. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies evaluate both patch graft materials and techniques. This evaluation is timely as facility reimbursement changes may also impact utilization and technique. SUMMARY: Successful operative outcomes require profound understanding of all potential risks and benefits of patch graft materials and surgical techniques.

Washington University Saint Louis School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

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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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