Trabeculectomy versus Ahmed Glaucoma Valve implantation in neovascular glaucoma
To compare surgical outcomes in neovascular glaucoma patients who underwent trabeculectomy with mitomycin C versus Ahmed Glaucoma Valve implantation.This was a retrospective comparative case series. We reviewed 40 eyes of 39 patients with underlying diagnosis of neovascular glaucoma, divided into two groups: Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (N = 20) and ...
Netland, Peter +3 more
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Ahmed glaucoma valve implant: surgical technique and complications
Implantation of Ahmed glaucoma valve is an effective surgical technique to reduce intraocular pressure in patients affected with glaucoma. While in the past, the use of this device was reserved to glaucoma refractory to multiple filtration surgical procedures, up-to-date mounting experience has encouraged its use also as a primary surgery for selected ...
Riva I. +4 more
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Reimplantation of a drainage valve device in refractory glaucoma. A clinical case [PDF]
Background: Implantation of various drainage devices is one of the treatments for refractory glaucoma, resistant to traditional surgical methods. The most commonly used glaucoma drainage device for refractory glaucoma is the Ahmed glaucoma valve. However,
Anna V. Starostina +3 more
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Clinical efficacy of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation combined with 23-gauge vitrectomy for medically uncontrolled neovascular glaucoma with proliferative diabetic retinopathy [PDF]
AIM: To describe the clinical results of combined Ahmed valve implantation and 23-gauge vitrectomy for medically uncontrolled neovascular glaucoma (NVG) secondary to proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).
Zhongjing Lin
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A Pilot Investigation of Transforming Growth Factor-β2 and Total Protein Concentrations in Aqueous Humor of Canine Glaucomatous Eyes With and Without Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgery. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate responses to surgical interventions in concentrations of transforming growth factor‐β2 (TGF‐β2) and total protein (TP) in the aqueous humor (AH) of primary angle‐closure glaucoma (PACG) eyes, with and without Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery in dogs.
Lee S, Seo K, Kang S.
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Pars Plana Ahmed Valve Implantation for Vitrectomized Eyes With Refractory Glaucoma
This study aimed to analyze the surgical outcomes of pars plana Ahmed valve implantation in vitrectomized eyes with refractory glaucoma. We performed a retrospective case review of consecutive patients with refractory glaucoma after undergoing pars plana
Xiaoli Xiang +7 more
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Application of 5-Fluorouracil-Polycaprolactone Sustained-Release Film in Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation Inhibits Postoperative Bleb Scarring in Rabbit Eyes. [PDF]
This study was designed to investigate whether 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu)-polycaprolactone sustained-release film in Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation inhibits postoperative bleb scarring in rabbit eyes.
Xiu-Zeng Bi +7 more
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Risk factors for flat anterior chamber after glaucoma filtration surgery [PDF]
AIM: To investigate the incidence rate and risk factors for grade III flat anterior chamber (FAC) after glaucoma filtration surgery based on 5-year data. METHODS: Patients who underwent glaucoma filtration surgery in Daping hospital from January 2009 to
Xiang-Ji Li +7 more
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Efficacy of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve and Trabeculectomy With Mitomycin-C in Pediatric Glaucoma
Objective: To compare the efficacy between Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery and Trabeculectomy with Mitomycin-c in pediatric glaucoma. Study design and setting: Quasi-experimental study was conducted at Pediatric Ophthalmology Department, ISRA Post graduate
Manzoor Ahmed Khan +5 more
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Preliminary experimental study on a novel device using biomaterial for shunting fibrotic bleb following Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery in dogs. [PDF]
Lee S +5 more
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