Rapid Intraocular Tube Trimming for Glaucoma Drainage Implant Devices. Issue 5 (May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baciu, Paul; Moster, Stephen J.; Lee, Richard K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of glaucoma. Volume 26:Issue 5(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-05
• Subjects: glaucoma drainage device -- surgical technique -- tube trimming; Glaucoma -- Periodicals; 617.741005
• DOI: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000000645
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-0829

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: To describe a new approach for shortening silicone tubes of glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs). Materials and Methods: A retrospective intervention case series describing 3 patients undergoing the same treatment at a single institutional center Results: Three patients underwent successful ab interno trimming of GDD silicone tubes without complication Conclusions: This technique allows for rapid and successful shortening of GDD tubes via an ab interno approach avoiding risks of traditional glaucoma tube trimming approaches. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text.