Fiberoptic Microcatheter-assisted 360-Degree Trabeculotomy Ab Externo After Unsuccessful Trabeculotome Trabeculotomy in Primary Congenital Glaucoma: A Case Report. Issue 8 (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: D'Amelio, Savino; Gremmo, Giulia; Gremmo, Enrico; Demasi, Christian L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of glaucoma. Volume 25:Issue 8(2016:Oct./Nov.)
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: primary childhood glaucoma -- childhood glaucoma -- intraocular pressure -- microcatheter-assisted trabeculotomy -- illuminated microcatheter -- trabeculotomy -- 360 degree; Glaucoma -- Periodicals; 617.741005
• DOI: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000000474
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-0829

Abstract

Abstract : Fiberoptic microcatheter-assisted 360-degree trabeculotomy ab externo is a recent technique. Retrospective studies have proved the effectiveness as a first-angle surgery in eyes with primary congenital glaucoma. However, there are no reports in which it is performed after another unsuccessful surgical procedure. We present our case of a monolateral congenital glaucoma. We first performed an ab externo trabeculotomy with poor control of intraocular pressure (IOP). Then, a microcatheter-assisted 360-degree trabeculotomy was performed with IOP lowering. Microcatheter-assisted 360-degree trabeculotomy supplies successful IOP lowering after another angle surgery procedure.