Glaucoma drainage devices [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia, 2022 Glaucoma drainage devices are important therapeutic options for cases of refractory glaucoma, in which trabeculectomy with antimetabolites has shown high risk of failure.
José Aloisio Massote +2 more
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A modified technique for intraluminal stenting of glaucoma drainage devices: The guide-wire technique [PDF]
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Glaucoma drainage tubes have become increasingly popular in the surgical management of uncontrolled glaucoma. Flow restriction is essential to prevent early postoperative hypotony with non-flow restrictive glaucoma drainage devices. Herein, we describe a
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A novel closed chest drainage device
Frontiers in MedicinePurposeNegative pressure closed thoracic drainage improves drainage efficiency, accelerates the removal of fluid and air, and facilitates lung re-expansion.
Shaoqing Huang +3 more
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Ologen augmentation of Ahmed glaucoma drainage devices in pediatric glaucomas [PDF]
BMC Ophthalmology, 2021 Background Limited data exists on the effectiveness of the collagen matrix, Ologen, on increasing Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) success in childhood glaucomas. Methods Ocular examination and surgical details of pediatric patients who underwent AGV placement
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Outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment surgery in eyes with pre-existing glaucoma drainage devices [PDF]
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018 Purpose: To evaluate the outcome of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) surgery in eyes with preplaced glaucoma drainage device (GDD) with respect to intraocular pressure (IOP) control as well as success of retinal detachment (RD) surgery.
Unnati Sharma +5 more
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Biodegradable material for glaucoma drainage devices – A pilot study in rabbits [PDF]
Indian Journal of OphthalmologyPurpose: To study the morphological and histological characteristics of the fibrous capsule formed around a novel biodegradable glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implant made of oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) after 1 and 3 months of its implantation ...
Simar Rajan Singh +6 more
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Corneal Edema and Keratoplasty: Risk Factors in Eyes With Previous Glaucoma Drainage Devices. [PDF]
Am J Ophthalmol, 2022 Beatson B +7 more
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Retinal pigment epithelium changes in pediatric patients with glaucoma drainage devices [PDF]
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2018 Purpose: Retinal changes secondary to hypotony are usually described as wrinkling or folding of the inner portion of the choroid, the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), and the outer retinal layers in the macular area due to scleral wall collapse.
Carla J. Osigian +8 more
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Commentary on: Glaucoma drainage devices: Boon or bane [PDF]
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 Sushmita Kaushik
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Commentary: Intraluminal stenting of non-flow restrictive glaucoma drainage devices [PDF]
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Sirisha Senthil
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