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Abstract #21617 Published in IGR 10-3
Cause of complications and control measures of Ahmed valve implantation for refractory glaucoma
Liu S-Q; Li J-M; Shan P-YJournal of Dalian Medical University 2008; 30: 245-247
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the cause of the complications and control measures of Ahmed valve implantation for refractory glaucoma. METHODS: In the period from May 2005 to January 2007, retrospective study of postoperative application was based on 24 cases (24 eyes) which underwent Ahmed valve implantation for refractory glaucoma. RESULTS: Follow-up was 1 week to 12 months. Main early complications after the operation were shallow anterior chamber 2 eyes (8.3%), anterior chamber hemorrhage 8 eyes (33.3%), obstruction of the drainage entrance 3 eyes (12.5%); Main fax complications after the operation were fibrosis around Ahmed valve and persistent high intraoculax pressure 5 eyes (20.8%). CONCLUSION: Despite complications are complex and happened frequently, we can also believe that refractory glaucoma Ahmed valve implantation is a satisfactory and safe procedure underwent timely and appropriate control measures. LA: Chinese
Dr. S.-Q. Liu, Department of Ophthalmology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116027, China
Classification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)