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[Modified trabeculectomy with scleral wick (author's transl)]

P Heilig, G Strasser

    Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    A modified scleral wick technique in trabeculectomy surgery prevents scleral flap re-closure in glaucoma patients. This surgical modification may improve long-term intraocular pressure regulation.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Innovation

    Context:

    • Trabeculectomy is a common glaucoma surgery.
    • Scarring at the scleral flap edge can lead to surgical failure.
    • Effective pressure regulation is crucial for glaucoma management.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a modified scleral wick technique in trabeculectomy.
    • To assess the impact of the scleral wick on preventing scleral flap re-closure.

    Summary:

    • A modified trabeculectomy incorporating a scleral wick (adapted from Kottow) was performed on 24 glaucoma eyes.
    • Over a follow-up period averaging 5.9 months (up to 15 months), no instances of scleral flap re-closure were observed.

    Impact:

    • The modified scleral wick technique shows promise in maintaining the patency of the filtration bleb.

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