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A Case Series Demonstrating a Novel Technique for Reversal of Trabeculectomy Using Lamellar Sclerectomy and Corneal Graft

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: We describe two cases demonstrating a new technique to permanently reverse a problematic trabeculectomy. BACKGROUND: Trabeculectomy-related complications are typically treated in a manner that preserves the initial surgical outcome; however, in certain cases a complete reversal of...

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Autores principales: Bakhsh, Saaquib R, Rooney, David, Goldman, Bryan A, Obertynski, Tom, Gupta, Chirag K
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7695937/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33304061
http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10078-1277
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Sumario:AIM AND OBJECTIVE: We describe two cases demonstrating a new technique to permanently reverse a problematic trabeculectomy. BACKGROUND: Trabeculectomy-related complications are typically treated in a manner that preserves the initial surgical outcome; however, in certain cases a complete reversal of the trabeculectomy is preferable to revision. TECHNIQUE: Our technique involves seating a lamellar corneal graft into a partial thickness sclerectomy. CONCLUSION: This method achieves permanent closure of large ostomies or areas of scleromalacia. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This technique can be used on very anterior ostomies while still providing an excellent seal, patient comfort, and cosmesis without inducing astigmatism. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Bakhsh SR, Rooney D, Goldman BA, et al. A Case Series Demonstrating a Novel Technique for Reversal of Trabeculectomy Using Lamellar Sclerectomy and Corneal Graft. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2020;14(2):61–63.