Cyclodialysis-Enhanced Trabeculectomy with Triple Ologen Implantation. Issue 1 (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dada, Tanuj; Sharma, Reetika; Sinha, Gautam; Angmo, Dewang; Temkar, Shreyas
• Is Part Of: European journal of ophthalmology. Volume 26:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 95
• Page End: 97
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Cyclodialysis -- Failure -- Ologen -- Trabeculectomy; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.7005
• DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000633
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1120-6721

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a novel technique of trabeculectomy combined with cyclodialysis and Ologen implantation at 3 sites in cases with high risk for failure of trabeculectomy. Methods: Six eyes of 6 patients who had high risk for failure of trabeculectomy underwent cyclodialysis-augmented trabeculectomy with Ologen implantation at 3 sites using the described technique. Results: All the eyes achieved target intraocular pressure, which was maintained until 1 year of follow-up. One eye required bleb needling at 6 weeks postoperative follow-up. None of the eyes had any other intraoperative or postoperative complications. Conclusions: This novel technique of combining trabeculectomy with cyclodialysis augmented by Ologen placement at 3 locations appears to have encouraging short-term intraocular pressure control and may be adopted in eyes with risk factors for failure of conventional trabeculectomy.