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Abstract #8778 Published in IGR 5-1
Secondary Brown's syndrome following glaucoma drainage implant device
Palis Ventura M; Parente Solari H; Curi RLNRevista Brasileira de Oftalmologia 2003; 62: 65-68
PURPOSE: Case report of a patient with acquired Brown's syndrome after superior nasal implantation of glaucoma filtering device. SETTING: Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Fluminense University, Niteroi - RJ. METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: A patient with neovascular glaucoma and drainage implant device in the superior nasal quadrant presented with acquired Brown's syndrome. CONCLUSIONS: This case report presents a case of acquired Brown's syndrome following a drainage implant device, demonstrating that it can be a complication related to the placement of the implant in the nasal superior quadrant.LA: Portuguese
Prof. M. Palis Ventura, Av. Ary Parreiras, 438-Icarai, Niteroi-RJ- CEP: 24230-322, Brazil
Classification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
