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Abstract #90343 Published in IGR 21-3
A modified technique for intraluminal stenting of glaucoma drainage devices: The guide-wire technique
Andrew NH; Andrew NH; Huang SG; Craig JEIndian Journal of Ophthalmology 2020; 68: 1151-1153
Glaucoma drainage tubes have become increasingly popular in the surgical management of uncontrolled glaucoma. Flow restriction is essential to prevent early postoperative hypotony with non-flow restrictive glaucoma drainage devices. Herein, we describe a new way of using a 3-0 Supramid suture as an intraluminal stent. This technique confers no risk of stent exposure, can be removed ab interno without disturbing the conjunctiva, and aids insertion of the tube into the anterior chamber through a scleral tunnel.
Department of Ophthalmology, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.
Full articleClassification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)