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Abstract #92368 Published in IGR 22-1

Severe Hypotony-induced Intraocular Inflammation after Removal of Ripcord Suture from a Glaucoma Drainage Device in Uveitis Patient

Testi I; Addison P; Nolan W; Pavesio C
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation 2021; 0: 1-3


: To report a case of exuberant anterior chamber inflammation post partial removal of supramid® stent.: Case report.: The sudden intraocular pressure drop induced by partial removal of ripcord suture from a glaucoma drainage device can result in blood-retinal and blood-aqueous barrier breakdown, inducing uveitis.: Intensive inflammatory prophylaxis prior to maneuvers to reduce intraocular pressure may reduce the risk of severe intraocular inflammation in patients with a previous history of uveitis as a consequence of sudden hypotony.

Department of Uveitis, Moorfields Eye Hospital National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, UK.

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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)
9.4.6 Glaucomas associated with inflammation, uveitis (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)



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