| Literature DB >> 17342525 |
T S Dietlein1, J Jordan, G K Krieglstein.
Abstract
Conjunctival arrosion of the silicone tube following glaucoma implant surgery is a postoperative complication that generally requires surgical revision by means of a sclera or dura patch with mobilization of adjacent conjunctiva. We present a case of repeated conjunctival arrosion following Baerveldt implant surgery, in which successful revision was achieved over the course of a year by changing the insertion site of the silicone tube into the anterior chamber without touching the plate of the glaucoma implant. However, a long enough silicone tube is absolutely essential if this strategy is to work.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17342525 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-007-1484-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ophthalmologe ISSN: 0941-293X Impact factor: 1.059