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Abstract #9059 Published in IGR 5-2
Comparison of deep sclerectomy with implant and combined glaucoma surgery
D'Eliseo D; Pastena B; Longanesi L; Grisanti F; Negrini VOphthalmologica 2003; 217: 208-211
To evaluate the efficacy of combined glaucoma surgery, 42 glaucomatous patients were randomly divided into two groups: deep sclerectomy with implant (DS) alone was performed in 21 patients, and combined deep sclerectomy and phacoemulsification (PDS) was performed in the other 21 patients. Follow-up was carried out at regular intervals for 12 months. A comparative study on intraocular pressure (IOP) was designed. Although further study is needed, PDS appears to have better postoperative long-term results in IOP control than DS alone.
Dr. D. D'Eliseo, Unità Operativa di Oculistica, Ospedale di Lugo, Viale Masi 3, I-48022 Lugo, Italy. oculus3@libero.it
Classification:
12.8.3 Non-perforating (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
12.14.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.14 Combined cataract extraction and glaucoma surgery)
