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Abstract #90435 Published in IGR 21-3

EX-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device: Management of Complications

Nicolai M; Franceschi A; Franceschi A; Pelliccioni P; Pelliccioni P; Pirani V; Pirani V; Mariotti C
Vision (Basel, Switzerland) 2020; 4:


The EX-PRESS glaucoma filtration device appears to be an effective addition to our options to treat refractory glaucoma. The possibility to create a sclerostomy without tissue excision provides a safe and reliable outflow pathway for aqueous that is standard in size, reducing much of the variability associated with a surgical procedure. Prospective randomized studies comparing EX-PRESS implantation with trabeculectomy show encouraging results. However, complications usually encountered in filtration surgery have been reported, and EX-PRESS implantation can also lead to specific device-related complications. This article reviews the most common complications associated with this procedure.

Eye Clinic, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Conca 61, 60126 Ancona, Italy.

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Classification:

12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
12.8.11 Complications, endophthalmitis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)



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