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Abstract #24467 Published in IGR 11-3
Ex-PRESS(trademark) Mini Glaucoma Shunt: Surgical technique and review of clinical experience
Hendrick AM; Kahook MYExpert Review of Medical Devices 2008; 5: 673-677
Glaucoma is a leading cause of worldwide blindness. Treatment of this chronic disease, centered on lowering intraocularpjressure (IOP), may require surgical intervention when medical and/or laser therapy fail to control IOP. Traditional glaucoma surgery, such as trabeculectomy, has been performed for decades and has a proven track record of success. Unfortunately, many complications such as hypotony and slow visual recovery are known to occur and can lead to significant patient morbidity. New devices are being developed to allow surgeons increased control with more predictable postoperative results. One such device, the Ex-PRESS™ mini glaucoma shunt, has undergone changes in design and method of insertion making it more appealing for use inpatients requiring IOP-lowering surgery. We summarize pertinent literature and expand on the future role of this device in glaucoma surgery.
Dr. M.Y. Kahook, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, University of Colorado Denver, 1675 North Ursula Street, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. Malik.kahook@uchsc.edu
Classification:
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)