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Gan L, Wang L, Chen J, Tang L. Complications of XEN gel stent implantation for the treatment of glaucoma: a systematic review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1360051. [PMID: 38770050 PMCID: PMC11102958 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1360051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Aim This study was aimed to summarize the complications and their management associated with XEN gel stent implantation. Methods A systematic review of literature was conducted using Medline (via PubMed), EMBASE, the Cochrane Library databases, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, from their inception to February 1, 2024. Results A total of 48 studies published between 2017 and 2024 were identified and included in the systematic review, including 16 original studies (retrospective or prospective clinical studies), 28 case reports, and 4 case series, which followed patients for up to 5 years. Early postoperative complications of XEN gel stent implantation include hypotony maculopathy (1.9-4.6%), occlusion (3.9-8.8%), suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH), choroidal detachment (0-15%), conjunctival erosion, and exposure of the XEN gel stent (1.1-2.3%), wound and bleb leaks (2.1%) and malignant glaucoma (MG) (2.2%). Mid-postoperative complications of XEN gel stent implantation included migration of XEN (1.5%), ptosis (1.2%), endophthalmitis (0.4-3%), macular edema (1.5-4.3%), hypertrophic bleb (8.8%) and subconjunctival XEN gel stent fragmentation (reported in 2 cases). Late postoperative complications reported in cases included spontaneous dislocation and intraocular degradation. Conclusion XEN gel stent implantation is a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedure for glaucoma, known for its potential to minimize tissue damage and reduce surgical duration. However, it is crucial to note that despite these advantages, there remains a risk of severe complications, including endophthalmitis, SCH, and MG. Therefore, postoperative follow-up and early recognition of severe complications are essential for surgical management.
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- Lu Gan
- Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Voskanyan L, Ahmed IIK, Gershoni A, Barayev E, Papoyan V, Ghazaryan A, Bar-Ilan O, Zahavi A, Glovinsky Y, Geffen N. Minimally invasive micro sclerostomy (MIMS) procedure in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. BMC Ophthalmol 2024; 24:122. [PMID: 38494493 PMCID: PMC10946156 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03384-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Minimally Invasive Micro Sclerotomy (MIMS) procedure in the management of uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma. METHODS A prospective, open-label, single-arm clinical evaluation with intra-subject comparisons performed at the Ophthalmologic Center after S.V. Malayan, Yerevan, Armenia. Included were adults with primary open-angle glaucoma (OAG) (N = 114) or exfoliative glaucoma (N = 6) who were uncontrolled (IOP > 21) on tolerated topical medication. Mild (N = 7), moderate (N = 66) and severe (n = 47) cases were prospectively included without preselection. Following subconjunctival Mitomycin C, an ab-interno MIMS procedure was performed alone (N = 100) or combined with phacoemulsification (N = 20). Patients were followed for 52 weeks. Procedure-related complications and adverse events were recorded. Success criteria were defined as -5 < IOP ≤ 21mmHg OR a reduction in IOP of ≥ 20% from baseline with (qualified success) or without (complete success) hypotensive medications. RESULTS Mean patient age was 69 ± 10.1 years. The mean duration of the procedure was 2:01 ± 0:41 min:sec. Scleral drainage channels were achieved in all cases. No device malfunctions, intraoperative complications, or serious adverse events were reported. Iris plugging of the sclerostomy site and early spikes in IOP were the most common adverse events. The only reason for failure was final IOP > 21 mmHg on tolerated medication. At 52 weeks (n = 93), mean IOP decreased by 38% from baseline (P < 0.001), from 27.9 ± 3.7 to 17.5 ± 5.3 mmHg, a difference of 10.5 mmHg (95% CI: -11.7, -9.3). One-year qualified success was documented in 82.1% (95% CI: 72.9%,89.2%) of the patients and complete success, in 70.5% (60.3-79.4%). 60% (95 CI:49.4%,69.9%) of the patients achieved maximum IOP level of 14 mmHg or at least 30% reduction in IOP. CONCLUSIONS MIMS procedure is a relatively simple, short and safe minimally invasive bleb-forming procedure. Its efficacy, as found in this short-term evaluation, lends it suitable for mild and moderate uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04503590 2019-05-29.
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- Lilit Voskanyan
- Ophthalmological Center after S.V. Malayan, Yerevan, Armenia
- Mikhitar Heratsi Yerevan State Medical University, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center- Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinski St, Petach Tikva, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center- Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinski St, Petach Tikva, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Ophthalmological Center after S.V. Malayan, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Ophthalmology Department and Laboratory of Eye Research, Felsenstein Medical Research Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center- Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinski St, Petach Tikva, Israel.
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Rabiolo A, Triolo G, Khaliliyeh D, Jin SW, Morales E, Ghirardi A, Anand N, Montesano G, Virgili G, Caprioli J, De Cillà S. Hypotony Failure Criteria in Glaucoma Surgical Studies and Their Influence on Surgery Success. Ophthalmology 2024:S0161-6420(24)00017-4. [PMID: 38199527 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2024.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Review hypotony failure criteria used in glaucoma surgical outcome studies and evaluate their impact on success rates. DESIGN Systematic literature review and application of hypotony failure criteria to 2 retrospective cohorts. PARTICIPANTS A total of 934 eyes and 1765 eyes undergoing trabeculectomy and deep sclerectomy (DS) with a median follow-up of 41.4 and 45.4 months, respectively. METHODS Literature-based hypotony failure criteria were applied to patient cohorts. Intraocular pressure (IOP)-related success was defined as follows: (A) IOP ≤ 21 mmHg with ≥ 20% IOP reduction; (B) IOP ≤ 18 mmHg with ≥ 20% reduction; (C) IOP ≤ 15 mmHg with ≥ 25% reduction; and (D) IOP ≤ 12 mmHg with ≥ 30% reduction. Failure was defined as IOP exceeding these criteria in 2 consecutive visits > 3 months after surgery, loss of light perception, additional IOP-lowering surgery, or hypotony. Cox regression estimated failure risk for different hypotony criteria, using no hypotony as a reference. Analyses were conducted for each criterion and hypotony type (i.e., numerical [IOP threshold], clinical [clinical manifestations], and mixed [combination of numerical or clinical criteria]). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Hazard ratio (HR) for failure risk. RESULTS Of 2503 studies found, 278 were eligible, with 99 studies (35.6%) lacking hypotony failure criteria. Numerical hypotony was predominant (157 studies [56.5%]). Few studies used clinical hypotony (3 isolated [1.1%]; 19 combined with low IOP [6.8%]). Forty-nine different criteria were found, with IOP < 6 mmHg, IOP < 6 mmHg on ≥ 2 consecutive visits after 3 months, and IOP < 5 mmHg being the most common (41 [14.7%], 38 [13.7%], and 13 [4.7%] studies, respectively). In both cohorts, numerical hypotony posed the highest risk of failure (HR, 1.51-1.21 for criteria A to D; P < 0.001), followed by mixed hypotony (HR, 1.41-1.20 for criteria A to D; P < 0.001), and clinical hypotony (HR, 1.12-1.04; P < 0.001). Failure risk varied greatly with various hypotony definitions, with the HR ranging from 1.02 to 10.79 for trabeculectomy and 1.00 to 8.36 for DS. CONCLUSIONS Hypotony failure criteria are highly heterogenous in the glaucoma literature, with few studies focusing on clinical manifestations. Numerical hypotony yields higher failure rates than clinical hypotony and can underestimate glaucoma surgery success rates. Standardizing failure criteria with an emphasis on clinically relevant hypotony manifestations is needed. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S) Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found after the references.
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- Alessandro Rabiolo
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Maggiore della Carita', Novara, Italy; Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale "A. Avogadro", Novara, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University Eye Clinic, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Glaucoma Division, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Glaucoma Division, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Glaucoma Division, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale "A. Avogadro", Novara, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cheltenham, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research, Biomedical Research Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital, National Health Service Foundation Trust and University College London, Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom
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- Department NEUROFARBA, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; IRCCS-Fondazione Bietti, Rome, Italy
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- Glaucoma Division, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Maggiore della Carita', Novara, Italy; Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale "A. Avogadro", Novara, Italy
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Beri N, Verma S, Bukke AN, Une S, Agarwal A, Dada T. Early Drainage of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage Combined with Surgical Correction of Hypotony after Trabeculectomy. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2024; 18:23-27. [PMID: 38585163 PMCID: PMC10997957 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10078-1429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Aims and background Delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage (DSCH) is a vision-threatening complication of intraocular surgeries with a higher prevalence in postglaucoma filtering surgeries. Through these case series of trabeculectomy complicated with DSCH, we aim to emphasize that correction of hypotony (inciting factor) is fundamental for complete resolution and prevention of recurrence. Case description All three glaucoma patients underwent trabeculectomy surgery followed by DSCH on postoperative day 1. Drainage of DSCH using a 23 gauge trocar cannula within 48 hours of onset was performed along with exploration for the cause of hypotony. All three patients had satisfactory visual and anatomical outcomes. Conclusion Early drainage using 23 gauge trocar cannulas gives good results in DSCH. The cause of hypotony must simultaneously be corrected during the drainage of DSCH. Preventive measures against hypotony should be taken while doing glaucoma filtering surgery. Clinical significance Surgical exploration for the cause of hypotony must simultaneously be performed during drainage of DSCH. Primary preventive measures against hypotony and bleeding during glaucoma filtering surgeries, like the use of releasable sutures, viscoelastic in the anterior chamber, and discontinuation of anticoagulants, can be done. Early drainage using trocar cannulas gives satisfactory results in DSCH postglaucoma surgeries. How to cite this article Beri N, Verma S, Bukke AN, et al. Early Drainage of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage Combined with Surgical Correction of Hypotony after Trabeculectomy. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2024;18(1):23-27.
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- Nitika Beri
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Mohan S, Sadeghi E, Mohan M, Iannetta D, Chhablani J. Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage. Ophthalmologica 2023; 246:255-277. [PMID: 37660688 DOI: 10.1159/000533937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) refers to the accumulation of blood in the suprachoroidal space, a relatively uncommon but significant complication that can occur spontaneously, during ophthalmic surgery, or as a consequence of ocular trauma. If left undiagnosed and untreated, SCH can lead to severe vision loss or even blindness. Therefore, it is crucial for ophthalmologists to have a thorough understanding of this complication, taking proactive measures to prevent it during surgery and being knowledgeable about effective management strategies for patients with SCH. This review article aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of SCH, covering its risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and the best practices for its management. By enhancing awareness and knowledge in this area, we can improve patient outcomes and minimize the impact of SCH in ophthalmic practice.
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- Sashwanthi Mohan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medcare Eye Centre, Al Safa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Education and Research, Rajan Eye Care, Chennai, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Ophthalmology Unit, IRCSS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Young AK, Vanderveen DK. Controversies in Pediatric Angle Surgery and Secondary Surgical Treatment. Semin Ophthalmol 2023; 38:248-254. [PMID: 36472368 DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2022.2152711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Pediatric glaucoma is a constellation of challenging ophthalmic conditions that, left untreated, can result in irreversible vision loss. The mainstay of treatment for primary congenital glaucoma and select secondary glaucoma subtypes is angle surgery, either trabeculotomy or goniotomy. More recently, MIGS devices have been utilized to enhance the efficacy of these procedures. Despite the high success rates of these primary surgical options, refractory cases are challenging to manage. There is no consensus on the next step of treatment following primary angle surgery. Glaucoma drainage devices and trabeculectomies have been the traditional options, with laser treatment reserved for more severe cases. The benefits and disadvantages of each of these options are discussed.
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- Alexander K Young
- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Wang K, Wang JC, Sarrafpour S. Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage after XEN Gel Implant Requiring Surgical Drainage. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2022; 16:132-135. [PMID: 36128082 PMCID: PMC9452709 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10078-1378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim To describe a case of a patient on anticoagulation who underwent XEN45 (XEN) gel stent placement and subsequently developed kissing suprachoroidal hemorrhages (SCHs) requiring surgical drainage. Background Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) aims to achieve effective control of intraocular pressure (IOP) while minimizing the complications associated with traditional glaucoma surgeries. Rarely, a severe complication of intraocular surgery is SCH, which can result from early postoperative hypotony. The XEN gel stent is a MIGS device that theoretically avoids the risk of hypotony due to its outflow resistance properties. However, cases of SCH associated with XEN gel stents have been reported. Case Description A monocular 86-year-old Caucasian male with glaucoma and atrial fibrillation on rivaroxaban underwent routine XEN gel stent placement with mitomycin C in his only seeing eye. On postoperative day 3, he presented with severe eye pain and worsening vision. He was found to have a SCH that gradually progressed to kissing suprachoroidals that required surgical drainage. After extensive discussion, the decision was made to hold the patient's rivaroxaban given his monocular status. The patient subsequently had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) 1 week after drainage, but his symptoms gradually resolved after restarting anticoagulation. Two months after drainage, the patient's SCH had completely resolved, and he had recovered baseline visual acuity with excellent IOP control-off medications. Conclusion This case highlights the importance of quick and appropriate management of complications following glaucoma surgery, as well as discussion with patients regarding risks of treatments and return precautions. It also is a reminder that although many new surgical interventions are “minimally invasive,” those like the XEN that are more effective at IOP control may have a similar risk profile to more traditional surgeries like trabeculectomy. As such, risk factors like anticoagulation use and older age should be considered in anticipation of surgical intervention. Clinical significance The XEN gel stent is a new surgical option for glaucoma patients that asserts a better safety profile than traditional surgeries like trabeculectomy, but our case of kissing SCHs requiring surgical intervention following XEN placement reminds us that even minimally invasive surgeries can have devastating complications. How to cite this article Wang K, Wang JC, Sarrafpour S. Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage after XEN Gel Implant Requiring Surgical Drainage. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2022;16(2):132-135.
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- Kevin Wang
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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- Northern California Retina Vitreous Associates, Mountain View, California, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Soshian Sarrafpour, Department of Ophthalmology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, Phone: +2037854634, e-mail:
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Khan AM, Ahmad K, Alarfaj M, Alotaibi H, AlJaloud A, Malik R. Surgical outcomes of the Aurolab aqueous drainage implant (AADI) versus the Ahmed glaucoma valve for refractory paediatric glaucoma in Middle Eastern children. BMJ Open Ophthalmol 2021; 6:e000831. [PMID: 34786485 PMCID: PMC8587650 DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2021-000831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective The Aurolab aqueous drainage implant (AADI) has the potential advantages of less encapsulation and greater cost-effectiveness than the Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV). The aim of this study was to compare the surgical success and outcomes of the AADI compared to the AGV in Middle-Eastern children. Methods A comparative retrospective study of consecutive paediatric patients in a tertiary eye hospital was undertaken. Data collected included demographics, type of glaucoma, intraocular pressure (IOP), number of anti-glaucoma medications (AGMs) and any subsequent complications or further surgeries. Analysis The mean IOP, number of AGMs, surgical success and number of reoperations was compared for the two groups. Surgical success at each visit was defined as IOP of ≥6 mm Hg and ≤21 mm Hg or if the reduction of IOP was ≥20% reduced from baseline. Results A total of 126 tube surgeries (56 eyes in AADI and 70 eyes in AGV) were performed in patients aged ≤18 years from 2014 to 2019. No difference was observed in the mean IOP between the two groups except at the first month post-operative visit. After six months, the AADI group had a consistently significant lower mean number of AGMs. At last follow-up, 21 (37.5%) eyes in the AADI group were glaucoma medication-free vs 15 (21.4%) eyes in the AGV group (pp=0.047). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed equivalent cumulative probability of success at two years of 69.9% [(45.9%–84.9%)] for AADI vs 66.8% [(53.4%–77.1%])) for the AGV, respectively. Twenty-four eyes in the AGV group needed one or more subsequent surgeries, whereas 13 eyes needed one or more surgery in the AADI group. Conclusions This study shows an acceptable safety profile for the AADI in children, with a rate of failure that is comparable to the AGV, but less need for glaucoma re-operation or glaucoma medication in the first post-postoperative year.
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- Abdullah M Khan
- Pediatric Ophthalmology Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Research Department, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Glaucoma Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Glaucoma Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Ophthalmology Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Glaucoma Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Clinical characteristics and mortality rates for suprachoroidal hemorrhage: seven-year experience at a tertiary eye center. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2021; 260:949-956. [PMID: 34523070 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-021-05290-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate comorbidities and medications associated with acute (ASCH) and delayed (DSCH) suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH), and to explore visual outcomes and mortality following SCH. METHODS Retrospective review of SCH cases diagnosed at a tertiary center between 2013 and 2019. Demographics, history, surgery type, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), and mortality data were reviewed. RESULTS Fifty eyes of 50 patients experienced SCH related to surgery: 15 (30%) ASCH and 35 (70%) DSCH. Glaucoma surgery was the most common preceding surgery, and SCH was more likely to be delayed in glaucoma surgery relative to other surgeries (p = 0.001). The proportions of patients on anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or NSAID medications were 30% (n = 15), 52% (n = 26), and 12% (n = 6), respectively. The mean preoperative IOP was 25.0 ± 10.2 mmHg. The mean final best corrected visual acuity did not significantly differ between DSCH and ASCH (logMAR 1.92 vs. 2.36; p = 0.39). After controlling for pre-drainage visual acuity, final visual acuity was not statistically significantly different between eyes that were drained versus those that were not drained (p = 0.06). Of all 50 patients, the mortality rate was 12% with a mean time to mortality after SCH of 754 ± 564 days for those who died. CONCLUSION DSCH was more common than ASCH, with glaucoma surgery being the most common procedure to result in SCH. Visual outcomes and mortality rate were comparable between ASCH and DSCH. Further research is needed regarding the role of surgical drainage on improving visual outcomes in eyes with SCH.
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Mo B, Li SF, Liu Y, Zhou J, Wang SL, Shi XY. Suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with pars plana vitrectomy. BMC Ophthalmol 2021; 21:295. [PMID: 34380451 PMCID: PMC8356403 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-021-02062-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Purpose To analyze the characteristics, related risk factors, and prognosis of suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) associated with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). Methods Cases of SCH associated with PPV excluding trauma were retrospectively analyzed in Beijing Tongren Hospital between January 2010 and June 2020. The data collected included general data, myopia status, axial length, state of the crystalline lens, SCH onset time, range, treatment method, visual prognosis, and methods of operation and anesthesia. Patients were divided into those with SCH related to the first PPV (Group 1), and SCH related to second intraocular surgery in the vitrectomized eye (Group 2). Patients were also classified by the SCH onset time into either the expulsive suprachoroidal hemorrhage group (ESCH) and the delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage group (DSCH). The general data, related risk factors, and the visual prognosis of SCH in the different groups were analyzed. Results SCH associated with PPV was studied in 28 cases with an incidence of 0.06 %; 16 males and 12 females. The mean age of the patients was (53.51 ± 10.21) years old, the mean follow-up time was (24.94 ± 14.60) days, and the mean axial length was (28.21 ± 3.14) mm. Of these cases, 21 were classified as high myopia, 25 as aphakia/ pseudophakic, and 7 as focal hemorrhage. Silicone oil removal occurred in 12 cases (43 %). Patients in Group 2 were younger than Group 1 (P = 0.005). In terms of treatment and prognosis, 5 eyes were simply closely observed, 4 were given single suprachoroidal drainage, 15 were given suprachoroidal drainage combined with silicone tamponade, 2 underwent anterior chamber puncture, and 2 gave up treatment. A follow-up vision: NLP ~ 20/30; among them, 2 eyes with NLP (7.14 %), 6 of ≥ 20/200 (21.43 %). The final outcomes presented a significantly positive correlation with baseline vision but no significant correlation with age or axial length. Conclusions SCH has a higher incidence rate after a second intraocular surgery in a vitrectomized eye which is associated with the lack of vitreous support and easier fluctuation of intraocular pressure. SCH associated with PPV is more localized and has a relatively good prognosis; high myopia and aphakic/ pseudophakic eyes are risk factors. Active treatment can effectively improve visual prognosis. Trial registration Retrospective case series study, not applicable.
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- Bin Mo
- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Key Laboratory, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Capital Medical University, No. 1 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Eastern District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Key Laboratory, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Capital Medical University, No. 1 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Eastern District, 100730, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Key Laboratory, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Capital Medical University, No. 1 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Eastern District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Key Laboratory, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Capital Medical University, No. 1 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Eastern District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Key Laboratory, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Capital Medical University, No. 1 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Eastern District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Key Laboratory, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Capital Medical University, No. 1 Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Eastern District, 100730, Beijing, China.
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Wijesinghe HK, Puthuran GV, Gedde SJ, Pradhan C, Uduman MS, Krishnadas SR, Kannan NB, Robin AL, Palmberg P. Incidence and Outcomes of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage Following Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant in Adult and Pediatric Glaucoma. J Glaucoma 2021; 30:497-501. [PMID: 33337717 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PRCIS Postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage (PSCH) is an infrequent but devastating complication after nonvalved aqueous drainage implant surgery and demonstrated a bimodal distribution. The final outcomes of either conservative management or surgical drainage of the hemorrhage remained poor. PURPOSE The aim was to report the incidence and outcomes of eyes developing PSCH after undergoing Aurolab aqueous drainage implant (AADI) surgery for adult and pediatric refractory glaucomas. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective series, case files of all patients who underwent AADI between May 2012 and December 2019 were retrieved from an electronic database. A PSCH was defined as the presence of hemorrhagic choroidal detachment, confirmed by ultrasound B scan, occurring in a closed system in the postoperative period. RESULTS Of the 986 eyes that underwent AADI during the study period, 7 (0.7%), developed PSCH (95% confidence interval=0.3-1.6%). There were no differences in the preoperative parameters between those with and without PSCH. Of these, 4 were seen in pediatric eyes (4/288, 1.4%) and 3 in adult eyes (3/698, 0.4%) (P<0.01). Four eyes (57%) had PSCH in the immediate postoperative period (ie, between 24 and 48 h of AADI surgery), while the remaining 3 had onset ranging from 6 to 7 weeks after surgery. Anatomic risk factors were present in all eyes including hypotony (n=4), myopia (n=3), microcornea (n=2), microphthalmos (n=1), postvitrectomy (n=1), and staphyloma (n=1). Visual acuity improved in only 1 (14%) eye while 3 (43%) eyes developed phthisis bulbi, all in the pediatric age group. CONCLUSIONS PSCH is a rare complication following AADI and is seen in <1% eyes. The incidence is higher in the pediatric age group. Visual and anatomic outcomes are dismal following PSCH with globe salvage possible in only about half these eyes.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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Surgical Results of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation in One-chamber Eyes. J Glaucoma 2021; 30:e327-e333. [PMID: 33979113 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PRECIS Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in eyes with damaged iris-lens diaphragms ("1-chamber" eyes) resulted in mean intraocular pressure (IOP) and antiglaucoma medications decreases of 66% and 59% (P<0.0001 for both), respectively, at the mean 23-month follow-up. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to report the results of AGV implantation with pars plana tube insertion to control IOP in glaucomatous eyes with damaged iris-lens diaphragms ("1-chamber" eyes). METHODS The medical records of 52 consecutive glaucomatous 1-chamber eyes (48 Japanese patients, mean age±SD, 76.0±11.2 y) were retrospectively reviewed. Other than aphakic eyes, eyes were defined as having 1 chamber if intraocular lenses (IOLs) were sclerally or intrasclerally fixated, IOLs were fixed on-the-bag due to posterior capsular defects, vitreous collapse into the anterior chamber resulted from Zinn zonular dialysis, and phacodonesis or IOL-donesis required lens/IOL explantation during AGV implantation. The data collected were preoperative/postoperative IOPs, numbers of antiglaucoma medications, visual acuity, anterior chamber flare, visual field mean deviation, corneal endothelial cell density, and surgical complications/interventions. RESULTS The preoperative IOP (28.5±9.4 mm Hg) and a number of antiglaucoma medications (3.2±1.2) decreased significantly (P<0.0001 for both) to 9.8±3.3 mm Hg and 1.3±1.3, respectively, at the final visit (mean follow-up, 23 mo). The success rates of IOP control (6 to 21 mm Hg and >20% reduction irrespective of medication use) were 82.5% and 79.0%, respectively, at postoperative years 1 and 2. The most common postoperative complications were macular edema (n=9, 17%), choroidal detachment (n=8, 15%), vitreous hemorrhage (n=7, 13%), and hyphema (n=7, 13%). The most common postoperative intervention was tubal repositioning/reopening (n=6, 12%). Compared with preoperative values, the visual acuity, anterior chamber flare, mean deviation, corneal endothelial cell density remained unchanged postoperatively. CONCLUSION Choice of pars plana AGV tube insertion with simultaneous vitrectomy is reasonable to achieve IOP reduction and minimize vision-threatening complication in glaucomatous eyes with a damaged iris-lens diaphragm.
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PRECIS In this matched case-control study, ligature of the Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) was associated with a reduction in the rate of postoperative complications without affecting the surgical success rate or the visual outcome following the procedure. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of AGV surgery with and without tube ligation. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective, matched case-control study. A review was performed of patients who underwent AGV surgery with tube ligation between June 2015 and December 2017 (ligated AGV group). Cases were matched with controls who underwent AGV surgery without tube ligation (nonligated AGV group). Data were compared on postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP), the number of glaucoma medications, surgical success rates, complications, and vision. RESULTS There were 49 eyes in the ligated AGV group, and 98 eyes in the nonligated AGV group. Baseline characteristics were similar between groups except for the number of glaucoma medications (3.72±0.55 in the ligated AGV group vs. 3.92±0.92 in the nonligated AGV group; P<0.01). At 18 months, IOP was 16.7±6.3 mm Hg in the ligated AGV group and 17.3±8.0 mm Hg in the nonligated AGV group (P=0.76). In addition, the mean number of glaucoma medications was 2.38±1.10 in the ligated AGV group and 1.68±1.51 in the nonligated AGV group (P=0.56). The overall success rate at 12 months was similar between groups (P=0.84). The overall rate of complications was statistically lower in the ligated AGV group (28.6%) compared with the nonligated AGV group (73.5%) (P<0.01). The mean change in logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution acuity was similar between groups (P=0.50). CONCLUSION Tube ligation in AGV surgery may be an effective measure that reduces the rate of postoperative complications without affecting the success rate or visual outcomes of the surgery.
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Shukla AG, Ramulu PY. Management of Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy in Glaucoma Surgery. J Glaucoma 2020; 29:732-741. [PMID: 32858723 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The use of antithrombotic therapy is rising as the population of older adults grows and novel agents with wider indications emerge. Likewise, surgical treatment of glaucoma may become increasingly common as the prevalence of glaucoma increases and innovative treatment options are developed. These trends highlight the need to understand how best to manage antithrombotic therapy in the context of glaucoma surgery. This review article describes current literature on antithrombotic therapy and perioperative thromboembolic risk evaluation based on individual factors. In addition, guidance is offered on the management of antithrombotic therapy in the setting of each type of glaucoma surgery, with an emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach involving the patients' treating physicians.
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- Aakriti G Shukla
- Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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Huth A, Viestenz A. [High myopia in vitrectomized eyes : Contraindication for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery implant?]. Ophthalmologe 2020; 117:461-466. [PMID: 31388758 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-019-00950-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) implants, such as XEN® gel stent are additional procedures in glaucoma treatment, which were designed to reduce the postoperative risk of severe hypotony and further complications. Until now the contraindications for every implant have not yet been identified. This case report describes the disastrous follow-up after implantation of a XEN® gel stent in the only high myopic eye of a patient. Despite elaborate subsequent interventions massive choroidal hemorrhage occurred with loss of the remaining visual field and total loss of visual acuity. The ocular pressure could be stabilized only after explantation of the XEN® gel stent. Patients with high myopia and the associated thin sclera, vitrectomized eyes and previous treatment with mitomycin C should be selected very carefully for XEN® gel stent. If these criteria are present the XEN® gel stent should be avoided whenever possible.
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- A Huth
- Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Halle, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle, Deutschland.
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- Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Halle, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle, Deutschland
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A Case of Delayed-onset Hemorrhagic Choroidal Detachment After PreserFlo Microshunt Implantation in a Glaucoma Patient Under Anticoagulant Therapy. J Glaucoma 2020; 29:e87-e90. [PMID: 32568812 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe a case of delayed-onset hemorrhagic choroidal detachment (HCD) in a patient affected by primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) undergone PreserFlo Microshunt implantation. CASE REPORT DESCRIPTION A 76-year-old patient with POAG, under treatment with Dabigatran (a novel oral anticoagulant), underwent an uncomplicated PreserFlo Microshunt implantation in the left eye. In the first postoperative day, intraocular pressure (IOP) was 6 mm Hg, conjunctival bleb was diffuse, anterior chamber (AC) deep, and device correctly positioned. Twelve days after surgery, the patient had emergency access complaining severe ocular pain and sudden vision loss. Ophthalmological evaluation revealed shallow AC and an IOP of 50 mm Hg. The fundus examination revealed almost kissing HCD. OUTCOME Immediate topical treatment with atropine, aqueous humor suppressants, and corticosteroids was started. Because of high IOP, ocular pain, and the presence of almost kissing HCD, surgical drainage of suprachoroidal hemorrhage and removal of PreserFlo Microshunt were performed. An improvement of the clinical condition was observed in the following postoperative days, with partial resolution of the HCD and a decrease of the IOP. On the third postoperative day, there was a worsening of the HCD, with a reduction of the AC depth and IOP elevation. HCD was drained through the previously performed sclerotomies, associated with pars-plana vitrectomy and silicone-oil tamponade. HCD completely resolved during the following 6 weeks, with IOP reduction and partial improvement of visual acuity. CONCLUSION Great attention must be taken in patients with glaucoma under treatment with a novel oral anticoagulant, also when planning PreserFlo Microshunt implantation.
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Suprachoroidal hemorrhage after micropulse cyclophotocoagulation diode therapy. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2020; 18:100659. [PMID: 32211563 PMCID: PMC7082505 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Purpose To describe the diagnosis and management of a patient with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) who developed suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) after micropulse cyclophotocoagulation (MPCPC) therapy. Observations A 77 year-old Caucasian man with end-stage POAG and multiple medical comorbidities including coronary artery disease on anticoagulation presented with 2 days of episodic, severe left eye pain 2 weeks after undergoing MPCPC diode in the left eye. His visual acuity was count fingers at 2 feet and his intraocular pressure (IOP) was 44. He had a shallow anterior chamber that was open to trabecular meshwork on gonioscopy. His dilated fundus exam showed large, dome-shaped hemorrhagic choroidals, which were confirmed on ultrasound. He was medically managed with analgesics, cycloplegics, topical steroids and IOP lowering medications. He was closely followed with serial b-scans and the SCH decreased in size without surgical intervention, however, his visual acuity did not improve from presentation. Conclusions and importance MPCPC diode has been increasingly used in refractory glaucoma and is considered to be a relatively safe procedure. Suprachoroidal hemorrhage has not yet been reported after MPCPC diode. This case demonstrates how devastating complications such as SCH can still occur with lower energy CPC therapy especially in the setting of post-procedural hypotony, and emphasizes the importance of prevention especially in high-risk patients.
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Al-Abeeri A, Ahmad S, Al-Gaeed A, Ahmad A, Malik R. Incidence and outcome of suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with pediatric glaucoma surgery. J AAPOS 2020; 24:25.e1-25.e6. [PMID: 31923620 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2019.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the incidence and outcomes of suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) associated with pediatric glaucoma surgery. METHOD The medical records of pediatric patients (<18 years of age) who had undergone glaucoma surgery and developed SCH from June 2014 to September 2017 were reviewed retrospectively. In all cases, the SCH was suspected clinically and was confirmed by B-scan ultrasound. Baseline characteristics, intraoperative details (including surgery type), and subsequent and final outcomes were extracted from the records. RESULTS Of 2,656 glaucoma surgeries during the study period, 17 cases of SCH were documented, for an overall incidence of 0.64%. Of the 17 cases, 16 occurred postoperatively, and 1 was noted intraoperatively. By surgery type, the incidence of SCH was highest for trabeculectomy (4/121), followed by glaucoma drainage device surgery (6/463), deep sclerectomy (6/851), and transcleral cyclophotocoagulation (1/542). Four children had received prior transcleral cyclophotocoagulation, and 5 of the children were aphakic at the time of the glaucoma surgery. At a mean final follow-up of 1.71 ± 1.08 years), visual acuity in the affected eye was 20/50 or better in 3 children, between 20/50 and 20/200 in 5 children, and counting fingers or worse in 9 children. CONCLUSIONS In our study cohort, the overall incidence of SCH associated with glaucoma surgery was 0.64%. Further study of risk factors for SCH associated with glaucoma surgery in children is needed.
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- Ashwaq Al-Abeeri
- Glaucoma Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Glaucoma Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Glaucoma Consultants of Washington, Herndon, Virginia
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- Diagnostic and Imaging Department, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Epidemiology & Statistics, Research Department, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Glaucoma Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Chen AF, He X, Nirwan RS, Sridhar J, Kuriyan AE. Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants in Ocular Surgeries. Int Ophthalmol Clin 2020; 60:3-15. [PMID: 32576719 PMCID: PMC7334869 DOI: 10.1097/iio.0000000000000316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Use of anticoagulant therapy has increased in patients presenting for ophthalmic surgery over the past decade. The decision of whether or not to discontinue anticoagulant medications prior to ophthalmic surgeries is nuanced and ultimately based on multiple factors including the type of surgery and the patient’s comorbidities and risk profile. In the setting of cataract surgery, no increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulation was observed in a large prospective study, which suggests that anticoagulation should not be interrupted for the average-risk patient on anticoagulation. In other types of ophthalmic surgery, expert opinion and studies are divided on the perioperative management of anticoagulant therapy. Preoperative thromboembolic risk stratification, intraoperative techniques to minimize bleeding, and postoperative management are also reviewed to generate more comprehensive recommendations on ophthalmic perioperative management of anticoagulation.
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- Alexander F. Chen
- Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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- Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
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Xia T, Khouri AS. Intracameral viscoelastic treatment for hypotony after glaucoma incisional surgery. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2019; 9:292-294. [PMID: 31942439 PMCID: PMC6947745 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo_31_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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We report on a minimally invasive treatment of symptomatic hypotony after glaucoma surgery. Hypotony after incisional glaucoma surgery can have severe visual consequences. Refractory symptomatic hypotony often requires surgical intervention to prevent further vision loss. The clinical records of four patients in this interventional case series with symptomatic hypotony and choroidal detachments after incisional glaucoma surgery between 2013 and 2014 were reviewed. Observations were made as the cases progressed. Visual obscuration secondary to refractory hypotony was treated with an intracameral injection of high-molecular-weight ocular viscoelastic devices (HMWOVD). Postinjection, mean intraocular pressure improved from a baseline of 3.6 mm Hg to 24.0, 15.5, and 9 mm Hg at 1 day, 1 month, and 6 months' post-intervention, respectively. The mean visual acuity after injection improved from 20/274 to 20/83 at 6 months. Choroidal detachments resolved within 1 week in all patients. Intracameral HMWOVD for the treatment of symptomatic hypotony post-incisional glaucoma surgery is minimally invasive, avoided reoperation, and led to quick visual recovery.
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- Tian Xia
- Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Středová M, Hejsek L, Nekolová J, Jirásková N. Suprachoroideal haemorrhage in postoperative period of antiglaucoma surgery, case report. CESKÁ A SLOVENSKÁ OFTALMOLOGIE : CASOPIS CESKÉ OFTALMOLOGICKÉ SPOLECNOSTI A SLOVENSKÉ OFTALMOLOGICKÉ SPOLECNOSTI 2019; 75:92-98. [PMID: 31537078 DOI: 10.31348/2019/2/6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Suprachoroidal haemorrhage (SCH) is a serious complication of intraocular procedures. Physiologically there is only a minimal amount of fluid in the suprachoroid space, pathologically the fluid volume increases, which causes ablation of the choroid. SCH could be divided into different cathegories, according to the character of the fluid into serous and haemorrhagic; by the time of occurrence in relation to the surgery into peroperative and postoperative. Diagnosis is based on biomicroscopic and ultrasound examinations. The ocular risk factors for SCH are glaucoma, myopia and aphakia; systemic risk factors include vascular fragility, arterial hypertension and blood coagulation disorders. In the pathogenesis hypotonia of the eye, that causes rupture of the ciliary vessels, plays a very important role. SCH can be treated both conservatively and surgically. As to pharmacotherapy we use gabapentin to suppress neuropathic pain and prednisone, topical mydriatics and anti-inflammatory agents. The type of surgical treatment differs according to time of occurrence, if SCH occurs during the operation, the intervention consists mainly in the wound closure and the repositioning of the weakening tissues; in postoperative forms, we choose drainage procedures, possibly vitreoretinal procedures. Our patient, an 80-year-old myop and chronic glaucomatic treated intensively both topically and systematically underwent trabeculectomy on his left eye due to unsatisfactory intraocular pressure (IOP) and significant glaucoma progression. The surgical intervention went without any complications. In the early post-operative period, there was persisting elevation of IOP, therefore sclera lap was discontinued and 5-fluorouracil was applied under the filter blister. Subsequent hypotonia caused a hemorrhagic SCH with intraocular hypertension, which was resolved by draining the blood with sclerotomias and thus releasing intraocular hypertension. The visual acuity of the left eye gradually improved to almost original values. Intraocular pressure, however, is not well compensated despite many following antiglaucoma surgeries. Therefore, even with the patients maximum therapy, glaucoma continues to progress. In our case, we confirm that it is possible to solve even the relatively most complicated cases of SCH. We stress the necessity to consider the presence of risk factors of the occurrence of SCH before indicating intraocular procedures and also recommend thinking carefully about other less invasive surgical techniques. In glaucoma, it is appropriate taking in account the prediction of life compared to the expected rate of progression of vision loss.
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Lee SH, Sim KS, Kim CY, Park TK. Transduction Pattern of AAVs in the Trabecular Meshwork and Anterior-Segment Structures in a Rat Model of Ocular Hypertension. MOLECULAR THERAPY-METHODS & CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT 2019; 14:197-205. [PMID: 31406700 PMCID: PMC6685643 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2019.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) are the vector of choice for gene therapy in the eye, and self-complementary AAVs (scAAVs), which do not require second-strand DNA synthesis, can be transduced into cells of the trabecular meshwork (TM). The scAAV transduction patterns in the anterior segment of normotensive eyes have been investigated previously, but those in ocular hypertensive (OHT) eyes have not. We assessed the transduction efficiencies of AAV serotypes 2, 5, and 8 in the anterior-segment structures of the eyes of Sprague-Dawley rats with OHT by circumlimbal suturing, followed 3 days later by intracameral injection of scAAV serotype 2 (scAAV2), scAAV5, or scAAV8 packaged with EGFP. The transduction of scAAV2 and scAAV5 in the TM of OHT rats was markedly enhanced after 1 month, and transduction of scAAV5 was more efficient than that of scAAV2; transduction of scAAV8 into the TM did not occur. The transduction of scAAV2, scAAV5, and scAAV8 was enhanced in the ciliary body, iris, and corneal endothelium of the OHT eyes for 3 months. The expression levels of receptors for scAAV2 and scAAV5 were significantly increased in the OHT compared with control eyes. The results demonstrated that scAAV2 and scAAV5 target the ciliary body and TM in OHT eyes, and that the OHT-related changes in anterior-segment structures enhance scAAV transduction.
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- Si Hyung Lee
- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan 31151, Republic of Korea.,Department of Ophthalmology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital Bucheon, Bucheon 14584, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan 31151, Republic of Korea.,Department of Ophthalmology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital Bucheon, Bucheon 14584, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan 31151, Republic of Korea.,Department of Ophthalmology, Soonchunhyang University Hospital Bucheon, Bucheon 14584, Republic of Korea
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Wood EH, Moinuddin O, Rao P, Drenser KA, Trese MT, Capone A. Surgical Management of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage in Younger Patients. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2019; 50:454-458. [PMID: 31344246 DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20190703-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) is a rare but serious complication that may accompany nearly any ocular surgery. In contrast to SCH in adults, the incidence and management of SCH in the pediatric population is poorly defined. Herein, the authors describe their experience managing SCH in patients of a younger age group, characterize this rare complication using multimodal imaging, and review the current literature on the subject. In this retrospective case series, two patients developed intraoperative SCH during cataract extraction once rendered aphakic. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2019;50:454-458.].
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Balekudaru S, Basu T, Sen P, Bhende P, Lingam V, George R. Risk factors and outcomes of management of delayed suprachoroidal haemorrhage following Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in children. Br J Ophthalmol 2019; 104:115-120. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-313804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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AimsTo assess the incidence, risk factors and outcomes of management of delayed suprachoroidal haemorrhage (DSCH) in children who had undergone Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation.MethodsA retrospective case-control study of eyes which developed DSCH in children <18 years of age who underwent surgery between January 2009 and December 2017 with a follow-up of at least 2 months was performed. Nine cases were compared with 27 age, gender and surgeon matched controls who had undergone surgery during this period.ResultsThe incidence of DSCH was 4.7% (95% CL 1.5% to 7.7%, 9 eyes of 191 children). There were no significant differences between cases and controls in baseline details except for the number of intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering medications (p=0.01) and follow-up period (p=0.001). Risk factors identified on univariate analysis (p≤0.1) were axial length (p=0.02), diagnosis of primary congenital glaucoma (p=0.05), postoperative hypotony (p=0.07) and aphakia (p=0.1). None of them were found to be significant on multivariate analysis. Five eyes, three with retinal apposition and two with retinal detachment, underwent surgical drainage. There were no significant differences in the outcomes of eyes which underwent drainage compared with those which did not. Failures, defined as IOP>18 mm Hg despite use of medications, loss of light perception, phthisis or removal of the implant were more frequent in cases (three eyes, 33.3%) compared with controls (four eyes, 14.8%) (p=0.002).ConclusionsNone of the risk factors analysed in our series proved to be significant. Failures were more common in eyes with choroidal haemorrhage, despite surgical intervention.
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Reibaldi M, Fallico M, Longo A, Avitabile T, Astuto M, Murabito P, Minardi C, Bonfiglio V, Boscia F, Furino C, Rejdak R, Nowomiejska K, Toro M, Cennamo G, Cillino S, Rinaldi M, Fiore T, Cagini C, Russo A. Efficacy of Three Different Prophylactic Treatments for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Vitrectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8030391. [PMID: 30901867 PMCID: PMC6463101 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8030391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after vitreoretinal surgery may potentially be associated with severe complications, such as suprachoroidal hemorrhage. The purpose of the present multicenter clinical trial (NCT02386059) was to assess the efficacy of three different prophylactic treatments for PONV after vitrectomy under local anesthesia. Patients undergoing primary vitrectomy were randomized to the control arm or to one of the treatment arms (4 mg ondansetron, 4 mg dexamethasone, combination of the two drugs). The primary outcome measure was the proportion of complete response (no nausea, no vomiting, no retching, and no use of antiemetic rescue medication) during 24 h after vitrectomy. Secondary outcomes included the severity standardized score of PONV, postoperative pain standardized score, and rate of ocular and non-ocular adverse events. Baseline demographics of the 1287 patients were comparable between the four arms. The combined therapy group showed a statistically significant lower incidence of PONV compared to the placebo and monotherapy (p < 0.001). PONV severity was also reduced in the combination group compared to the others (p < 0.001). Postoperative pain scores and adverse events were comparable among the four groups. Combined therapy with dexamethasone and ondansetron was the most effective treatment for reducing the incidence and severity of PONV in patients undergoing vitrectomy under local anesthesia.
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- Michele Reibaldi
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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- Department of General Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20079 Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of General Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 20079 Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Biomedicine and Clinical Neuroscience, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Second University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery and Biomedical Science, University of Perugia, S Maria della Misericordia Hospital, 06129 Perugia, Italy.
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery and Biomedical Science, University of Perugia, S Maria della Misericordia Hospital, 06129 Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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A 78-year-old man with angle closure glaucoma and on treatment with oral anticoagulants, underwent phacoemulsification. An early acute suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) occurred and the surgical wound was rapidly sutured without complete soft lens matter removal, nor insertion of intraocular lens. The SCH was managed conservatively and it resolved in 5 weeks; the intraocular pressure was 35 mm Hg despite maximal medical treatment. Secondary soft lens matter removal followed by intraocular lens implantation combined with XEN45 was then performed. After 7 days the patient developed a potentially "kissing" choroidal touch due to significant delayed SCH. This was treated with surgical drainage. Significant suprachoroidal bleeding can occur after minimally invasive glaucoma procedures. Patients on anticoagulant therapy may require careful monitoring while planning glaucoma surgery.
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Sahoo NK, Balijepalli P, Singh SR, Jhingan M, Senthil S, Chhablani J. Retina and glaucoma: surgical complications. Int J Retina Vitreous 2018; 4:29. [PMID: 30202602 PMCID: PMC6124013 DOI: 10.1186/s40942-018-0135-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The close structural and microcirculatory co-relation between anterior and posterior segments of eye make them very vulnerable to complications when one of them is affected surgically. With the advent of anti-fibrotic agents in the management of glaucoma, the rates of vitreoretinal complications have become more frequent.
Main body Common retinal complications after glaucoma surgeries include choroidal detachment; ocular decompression retinopathy; haemorrhagic choroidal detachment; hypotony maculopathy; malignant glaucoma; vitreous haemorrhage; bleb endophthalmitis; retinal detachment. Similarly, intraocular pressure rise is often noted after scleral buckle; pars plana vitrectomy; intravitreal gas injection; silicone oil injection; intravitreal steroid injection. Conclusion The article provides some insight into some of the complications after glaucoma and retina surgeries, including the pathogenetic mechanisms behind each complication and available management options.
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- Niroj Kumar Sahoo
- 1Smt. Kanuri Santhamma Centre for Vitreo-Retinal Diseases, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034 India
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- 2VST Center for Glaucoma Services, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034 India
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- 1Smt. Kanuri Santhamma Centre for Vitreo-Retinal Diseases, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034 India
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- 2VST Center for Glaucoma Services, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034 India
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- 1Smt. Kanuri Santhamma Centre for Vitreo-Retinal Diseases, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, 500034 India
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Hussain N, Hussain A, Khan NA. Favorable outcome after choroidal drainage for postoperative kissing suprachoroidal hemorrhage following trabeculectomy in a high myopic vitrectomised eye. Saudi J Ophthalmol 2018; 32:146-150. [PMID: 29942185 PMCID: PMC6010586 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2017.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2016] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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A 39-year-old lady with past history of vitreoretinal surgery for retinal detachment and cataract surgery with Intraocular lens implantation was diagnosed as uncontrolled glaucoma. She had high myopia. She underwent Trabeculectomy and following which she presented with massive suprachoroidal hemorrhage in the first postoperative day with severe loss of vision. This case depicts the risk of suprachoroidal hemorrhage in a high myopic vitrectomised eye following glaucoma filtration surgery. It also demonstrates a favorable outcome following intervention for postoperative Suprachoroidal hemorrhage. At present, there is no evidence in literature of such event in a high myopic Vitrectomised eye following Trabeculectomy.
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- Nazimul Hussain
- Department of Ophthalmology, Al Zahra Hospital, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Corresponding author at: Department of Ophthalmology, Al Zahra Hospital, PO Box: 3499, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Fax: +971 06 5637269.
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- Medical Retina Specialist, Al Buhairah Corniche, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Al Zahra Hospital, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW A large subset of patients with glaucoma uses anticlotting agents. No standardized guidelines currently exist for managing these agents in the specific perioperative setting of glaucoma surgery. The present review focuses on currently available anticlotting agents, their influence on hemorrhagic complications following glaucoma surgery, and management strategies for their use in the perioperative period RECENT FINDINGS: Anticlotting agents increase the risk of perioperative hemorrhagic complications following glaucoma surgery. Other factors that increase that risk have been identified as well, including the type of glaucoma surgery, preoperative intraocular pressure, postoperative hypotony, previous ocular surgeries, and race. Although general guidelines in the perioperative management of blood thinning agents exist, the best way to apply these guidelines specifically to glaucoma surgery remains unclear. SUMMARY Blood thinners are widely used and can increase the risk of hemorrhagic complications in patients undergoing glaucoma surgery. Managing these agents in the perioperative setting is challenging and should be done in collaboration with the patient's primary care provider, hematologist, or cardiologist. Management strategies should be tailored to each individual's risk of hemorrhage versus thromboembolism. Additionally, surgical plans can be modified to help minimize hemorrhagic outcomes, especially in patients who are deemed to be at high risk for perioperative bleeding.
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Supraciliary Implant Placement and Postoperative Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage After Nonpenetrating Deep Sclerectomy. J Glaucoma 2018; 27:389-392. [PMID: 29401157 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000000896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose if this study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk factors of 3 eyes (3 patients), with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), in whom a postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) occurred after a previous nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) augmented with a supraciliary nonabsorbable implant placement. METHODS AND SURGICAL TECHNIQUE This is a report of 3 eyes of the 3 patients who underwent NPDS in 3 different centers, by 3 experienced surgeons, and were the only ones to develop postoperative SCH in the last 18 years. All were operated with a one-third thickness outer scleral flap measuring 5×5 mm dissected until it reached 1 to 2 mm into the clear cornea. Mitomycin C (MMC, 0.02%) was applied for 1 minute and an inner scleral flap measuring 4×4 mm was dissected leaving only 10% of scleral thickness below. Then, the inner wall of Schlemm canal was removed. A supraciliary implant, T-flux (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Zeiss, Spain) in case 2 and Esnoper (AJL Ophthalmics SA, Miñano, Spain) in cases 1 and 3, was placed through a full-thickness escleral incission 2 mm behind the scleral spur. RESULTS Three eyes with uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma had a delayed SCH after an uneventful NPDS. Time lapse from filtering surgery to the SCH ranged from 12 hours in case number 1, to 3 weeks in case 3. Several risk factors for DSH were present, but the only common clinical feature for all of them, was the nonabsorbable implant that was placed in the supraciliary space. A Hema implant (Esnoper) was used in 2 eyes (cases 1 and 3), and T-flux, was implanted in the case 2. Case 1 required vitreoretinal surgery and had poor visual outcome, but cases 2 and 3 recovered with conservative treatment. CONCLUSIONS Although taking the potential bias arising from the nature of the current cases report into consideration, supraciliary placement of the implant in NPDS could be a risk factor for SCH. Consequently, it seems reasonable to avoid it, especially in the presence of other best recognized factors.
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Feretis E, Mourtzoukos S, Mangouritsas G, Kabanarou SA, Inoba K, Xirou T. Secondary Management and Outcome of Massive Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 16:835-40. [PMID: 17191189 DOI: 10.1177/112067210601600608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To present the results of secondary surgical treatment of five patients with massive suprachoroidal hemorrhage (MSCH), which occurred intraoperatively, postoperatively, or following ocular trauma. METHODS Five patients presenting with MSCH were included in this study during or after phacoemulsification surgery (1 patient), glaucoma surgery (1 patient), combined glaucoma and phacoemulsification surgery (2 patients), and after traumatic sclera rupture (1 patient). Diagnosis was confirmed by ophthalmoscopy and B-scan ultrasonography. Pre-existing risk factors and distance visual acuity were documented. All cases received medical therapy and underwent secondary surgical intervention with radial sclerotomies combined with vitrectomy, use of perfluorocarbon, and silicone oil. Postoperative assessment included visual acuity measurement, ocular examination, and ultrasonography. RESULTS In all cases, anatomic restoration of ocular structures was achieved. Distance visual acuity improved in all cases (preoperative Snellen visual acuity ranged from light perception to hand motions; postoperative Snellen visual acuity ranged from 0.05 to 0.3). The mean follow-up period was 17 months. CONCLUSIONS In general, despite the advanced surgical techniques, the prognosis of MSCH remains guarded and the visual outcome poor. However, secondary surgical treatment with combined radial sclerotomies and vitrectomy should be considered in order to minimize the damaging effect and maximize the anatomic and functional restoration.
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- E Feretis
- Department of Ophthalmology, Red Cross Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Kim MH, Oh JH. A Case of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage after Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2018. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2018.59.11.1082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Min Han Kim
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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Song W, Zhang Y, Chen H, Du C. Delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage after cataract surgery: A case report and brief review of literature. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e8697. [PMID: 29480821 PMCID: PMC5943884 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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RATIONALE To report a case of 44-year-old man with delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage (DSCH) 2 days after cataract surgery. PATIENT CONCERNS The patient developed sudden onset of ocular pain and reduction of visual acuity on his left eye 2 days after receiving conventional cataract operation. DIAGNOSES The ocular conditions were accessed by best-corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure, slit lamp examination, fundus photography, and B-scan ultrasound. Fundus color photograph revealed a raised choroidal mass and extensive subretinal hemorrhage. B-scan ultrasound also confirmed features of choroidal hemorrhage. Thus, he was diagnosed as DSCH. INTERVENTIONS He received conservative treatments for 1 month. OUTCOMES The involved eye recovered well. LESSONS DSCH is a rare but dreaded complication occurring in intraocular operations. Conservative managements or surgeries may be beneficial for the recovery of visual acuity.
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- Daniel Learned
- Retina Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Retina Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Spontaneous Resolution of Delayed Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage in the Single Eye Following Needling in Congenital Glaucoma. J Glaucoma 2017; 26:e268-e270. [PMID: 29016522 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000000801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) is a rare, but potentially vision-threatening event with poor long-term visual prognosis. At present, there is disagreement whether surgical intervention or conservative treatment is superior in the management. We report on a case of spontaneous resolution of severe SCH after needling procedure in the only eye of a young patient with congenital glaucoma. CASE PRESENTATION A 43-year-old woman with congenital glaucoma was scheduled for bleb needling in her only eye. Preoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 20/40 and intraocular pressure 20 mm Hg. On the third postoperative day, she developed a massive delayed SCH with appositional (kissing) choroidal bullae and visual acuity was hand motion. Scleral drainage was performed after 10 days, but did not show a significant decrease of the choroidal swelling and further conservative treatment was discussed. After 2 months, choroidal swelling had completely resolved, best-corrected visual acuity was 20/50, and intraocular pressure was 11 mm Hg. DISCUSSION Full functional recovery and decrease of choroidal swelling may be attained with a conservative treatment of massive delayed SCH after needling procedure in congenital glaucoma.
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Jain M, Alam MS, Mukherjee B, Raman R. Carotid cavernous fistula masquerading as delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage after trabeculectomy. GMS OPHTHALMOLOGY CASES 2017; 7:Doc20. [PMID: 28875111 PMCID: PMC5574251 DOI: 10.3205/oc000071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective: Carotid cavernous fistulae (CCFs) are abnormal communications between the cavernous sinus and the carotid arterial system. Based on the etiology, CCFs can be traumatic, spontaneous and rarely iatrogenic. We report an interesting case of new onset CCF associated with shallow choroidal detachment after trabeculectomy surgery. Method: Observational case report Result: A 69-year-old male patient presented with complain of proptosis, congestion, and gross diminution of vision in the left eye following trabeculectomy elsewhere. Delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage was diagnosed by the primary physician and the patient was on oral steroids. On USG-B scan, choroidal detachment and a dilated superior ophthalmic vein were seen. A digital subtraction angiogram showed type D CCF. In view of nil visual prognosis, he was treated conservatively and was referred to a neuroradiologist for further management. Conclusion: CCFs have been rarely reported after intraocular surgeries. Till date, there is one case report of CCF complicating cataract surgery. Interestingly, CCFs has not been reported complicating trabeculectomy surgery. Dural CCFs although uncommon should be considered a close differential of hemorrhagic choroidal detachment, a relatively common complication following intraocular surgery.
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- Mukesh Jain
- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- Department of Orbit Oculoplasty Reconstructive and aesthetic services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- Department of Orbit Oculoplasty Reconstructive and aesthetic services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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Zhang X, Cole E, Pillar A, Lane M, Waheed N, Adhi M, Magder L, Quigley H, Saeedi O. The Effect of Change in Intraocular Pressure on Choroidal Structure in Glaucomatous Eyes. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2017; 58:3278-3285. [PMID: 28666278 PMCID: PMC5493330 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.17-21598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Purpose Choroidal thickness increases linearly with intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering. We studied the relationship between the change in size of the choroidal vasculature and IOP lowering after glaucoma procedures. Methods Thirty eyes of twenty-nine patients were examined pre- and postoperatively for up to 6 months with standard clinical assessment, enhanced depth imaging spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT), and axial length measurement. Each enhanced depth imaging spectral-domain OCT image was analyzed using three separate methods to determine the choroidal thickness, choroidal vessel thickness, choroidal interstitial thickness, large choroidal vessel layer thickness, medium choroidal vessel layer thickness, and light-dark ratio. Bivariate linear regression analysis was completed with largest change in IOP as the independent variable. The dependent variables included choroidal thickness, choroidal vessel thickness, and choroidal interstitial thickness, at the largest change in IOP. Multivariable regression analysis using a generalized estimating equation to account for multiple measurements per eye was also completed. Results Mean choroidal vessel thickness increases 1.5 μm for every 1 mm Hg decrease in IOP (P < 0.0001; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.8, 2.1) and choroidal interstitial thickness increases 1.3 μm for every 1 mm Hg change in IOP (P < 0.0001; 95% CI, 0.8, 1.8). There was no significant association between change in IOP and change in large choroidal vessel layer temporally (P = 0.13), nasally (P = 0.20), or subfoveally (P = 0.18). There was also no association between IOP and the light-dark ratio (P = 0.16). Conclusions The increase in choroidal thickness at lower IOP is associated with approximately equal increases in its intravascular and extravascular compartments.
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- Xuemin Zhang
- Medstar Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- New England Eye Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Glaucoma Center of Excellence, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Value of Intravitreal Gas Injection With Ahmed Valve Implantation in the Prevention of Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage in Aphakic, Aniridic, and Vitrectomized Glaucomatous Eyes: A Pilot Study. J Glaucoma 2017; 26:e190-e193. [PMID: 28263264 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000000657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the value of intravitreal injection of nonexpansile C3F8 12% in the prevention of suprachoroidal hemorrhage (SCH) after Ahmed valve implantation for the treatment of secondary glaucoma in vitrectomized, aphakic, and aniridic eyes following blunt trauma. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a case series of 5 patients who presented with traumatic secondary glaucoma in vitrectomized, aphakic, and aniridic eyes. Vitrectomy was performed in all eyes after trauma for the treatment of the vitreous hemorrhage. Ahmed valve implantation with complete filling of the vitreous cavity with nonexpansile C3F8 was carried out 2±0.2 months after vitrectomy. The outcome measures were evaluating the value of intraoperative filling of the vitreous cavity with gas in preventing SCH after Ahmed valve implantation and the ability of Ahmed valve implantation to control the intraocular pressure (IOP) in vitrectomized, aphakic, and aniridic eyes. All patients were examined up to 6 months. RESULTS Inspite of the multiple risk factors present in our patients in the form of aphakia, vitrectomized eyes, and aniridia, no patient developed postoperative hypotony or SCH during the postoperative period. The gas was absorbed over 2 months and the IOP was maintained during the early postoperative period. Mean postoperative IOP was 15.2±1.09, 12.2±1.09, 18.4±7.12, 15.2±2.28, and 14.8±1. 09 mm Hg at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months, respectively. The final postoperative best-corrected visual acuity was 0.66±0.13. CONCLUSIONS Complete filling of the vitreous cavity with nonexpansile gas can prevent postoperative SCH after Ahmed valve implantation in the treatment of secondary glaucoma in vitrectomized, aphakic, and aniridic eyes.
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Aqueous shunts or glaucoma drainage devices are increasingly utilized in the management of refractory glaucoma. The general design of the most commonly-used shunts is based on the principles of the Molteno implant: ie. a permanent sclerostomy (tube), a predetermined bleb area (plate) and diversion of aqueous humour to the equatorial region and away from the limbal subconjunctival space. These three factors make aqueous shunts more resistant to scarring as compared to trabeculectomy. The two most commonly used shunts are the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve, which contains a flow-restrictor, and the non-valved Baervedlt Glaucoma Implant. While the valved implants have a lower tendency to hypotony and related complications, the non-valved implants with larger, more-biocompatible end plate design, achieve lower intraocular pressures with less encapsulation. Non-valved implants require additional suturing techniques to prevent early hypotony and a number of these methods will be described. Although serious shunt-related infection is rare, corneal decompensation and diplopia are small but significant risks.
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- Jing Wang
- Glaucoma Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.,UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK.,Department of Ophthalmology, National University Health Service, Singapore
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article examines the current literature reporting updates on trabeculectomy techniques, complications, and cost-effectiveness. RECENT FINDINGS Trabeculectomy continues to be the standard for glaucoma surgery when a low intraocular pressure is required. Recent publications describe technique modifications that successfully increase efficacy and lower complications. There is also an ongoing effort to define the role of trabeculectomy in the management of glaucoma from a cost and public health standpoint. SUMMARY The current literature continues to support the use of trabeculectomy as a method of lowering intraocular pressure in glaucoma management. Efficacy has been improved by ongoing surgical innovation, and reported complication rates are lower than those previously noted. Trabeculectomy has a favorable cost-benefit profile when compared with medical therapy or other surgical techniques. In spite of these ongoing changes, trabeculectomy appears to be decreasing in frequency in favor of newer surgeries and medications.
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Lin HZ, Huang CT, Lee YC. A blood clot hanging in the anterior chamber due to delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage after trabeculectomy. Tzu Chi Med J 2016; 28:73-75. [PMID: 28757726 PMCID: PMC5442890 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcmj.2015.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2015] [Revised: 06/08/2015] [Accepted: 06/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage (DSCH) is a rare but devastating complication of trabeculectomy, usually resulting in a poor visual prognosis. The typical presentation of DSCH includes acute visual loss, high intraocular pressure, a shallow anterior chamber, and choroidal elevation. We report a patient with hypertension who had DSCH following trabeculectomy, with an unusual presenting picture of a large blood clot hanging in a deep anterior chamber. Anterior chamber irrigation and choroidal taps were performed immediately. The intraocular pressure was soon controlled, and the visual acuity returned to 20/25 in 6 months.
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- Hong-Zin Lin
- Department of Ophthalmology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Corresponding author. Department of Ophthalmology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, 707, Section 3, Chung-Yang Road, Hualien, Taiwan. Tel.: +886 3 8561825; fax: +886 3 8577161. E-mail address: (Y.-C. Lee)
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Eke T. Preoperative Preparation and Anesthesia for Trabeculectomy. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2016; 10:21-35. [PMID: 27231416 PMCID: PMC4875731 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 12/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Preoperative preparation should improve the likelihood of successful trabeculectomy surgery. The team can reconsider the appropriateness of the proposed surgery, and steps can be taken to maximize the chance of a good outcome. For example, adjustments to anti-hypertensive or anti-coagulant medications may be made, and topical ocular medications adjusted. Choice of anesthesia technique is of particular relevance to the trabeculectomy patient. Some anesthesia techniques are more likely to have serious complications, and glaucoma patients may be at higher risk of some sight-threatening complications, because the optic nerve is already damaged and vulnerable. Posterior placement of local anesthesia (retrobulbar, peribulbar, posterior sub-Tenon's techniques) could potentially damage the optic nerve, and thereby cause "wipe-out" of vision. Anesthesia technique may influence the likelihood of vitreous bulge and surgical difficulty. Regarding long-term control of intraocular pressure, there is no good evidence to indicate that any particular anesthesia technique is better than another. There is little high-quality evidence on this topic. The author's preferred technique for trabeculectomy is subconjunctival-intracameral anesthesia without sedation. How to cite this article: Eke T. Preoperative Preparation and Anesthesia for Trabeculectomy. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2016; 10(1):21-35.
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- Tom Eke
- Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
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Senthil S, Gupta S, Balijepalli P. Restoration of pretrabeculectomy visual acuity and a functioning filtering bleb in an eye with delayed suprachoroidal haemorrhage following trabeculectomy. BMJ Case Rep 2015; 2015:bcr-2015-211846. [PMID: 26661281 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-211846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A 35-year-old myopic man with juvenile open angle glaucoma was referred to us with fluctuating intraocular pressure (IOP) and progression in his only seeing left eye. He had systemic features suggestive of Marfan's syndrome. He underwent trabeculectomy with low dose mitomycin-C with operative precautions to prevent postoperative hypotony in view of high myopia and scleral thinning. On the second postoperative day, he had severe pain in his left eye, with vomiting, and presented with decreased vision, high IOP and a flat anterior chamber. Ultrasound B scan revealed 360° haemorrhagic choroidal detachment. He was conservatively managed and monitored over the next 1 month with appropriate medical treatment. He not only recovered his pretrabeculectomy visual acuity but also had a well functioning bleb at the end of 2 months.
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- Sirisha Senthil
- Department of Glaucoma, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Glaucoma, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Reibaldi M, Longo A, Romano MR, Cennamo G, Mariotti C, Boscia F, Bonfiglio V, Avitabile T. Delayed Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage After Pars Plana Vitrectomy: Five-Year Results of a Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study. Am J Ophthalmol 2015; 160:1235-1242.e1. [PMID: 26344581 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2015.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Revised: 08/23/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage after vitrectomy. DESIGN Retrospective multicenter cohort study. METHODS All consecutive patients who underwent primary vitrectomy, from January 2009 to December 2014, at 4 tertiary vitreoretinal centers in Italy were enrolled. Patient demographics and systemic, ophthalmic, operative, and postoperative data from all centers were extracted from the electronic record system using standardized data collection forms. All eyes that developed delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage within 48 hours of the end of the vitrectomy were identified as the delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage group; all other eyes that underwent vitrectomy in the same period, without delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage, were considered the control group. RESULTS From a total of 4852 vitrectomy procedures, 39 cases of delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage (0.8%) were identified. Multivariable logistic regression showed that significant risk factors for developing delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage included advancing age (odds ratio [OR], 2.22; P < .001), longer axial length (OR, 2.57; P < .001), presence of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (OR, 3.27; P = .005), extensive intraoperative photocoagulation (OR, 4.94; P < .001), and emesis postoperatively (OR, 24.39; P < .001). Decision-tree analysis showed that the stronger predictors of delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage were emesis postoperatively (P < .001) and extensive intraoperative photocoagulation (P < .001). After a mean follow-up of 27 ± 8 months, the best-corrected visual acuity decreased from 1.3 preoperatively to 1.6 logarithm of minimal angle of resolution at last follow-up (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage occurs in 0.8% of vitrectomized eyes. The main risk factors are postoperative emesis and intraoperative extensive photocoagulation.
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Huang J, Lin J, Wu Z, Xu H, Zuo C, Ge J. Outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in advanced primary congenital glaucoma with previous surgical failure. Clin Ophthalmol 2015; 9:977-83. [PMID: 26082610 PMCID: PMC4461137 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s83820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the intermediate surgical results of Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in patients less than 7 years of age, with advanced primary congenital glaucoma who have failed previous surgeries. Patients and methods Consecutive patients with advanced primary congenital glaucoma that failed previous operations and had undergone subsequent AGV implantation were evaluated retrospectively. Surgical success was defined as 1) intraocular pressure (IOP) ≥6 and ≤21 mmHg; 2) IOP reduction of at least 30% relative to preoperative values; and 3) without the need for additional surgical intervention for IOP control, loss of light perception, or serious complications. Results Fourteen eyes of eleven patients were studied. Preoperatively, the average axial length was 27.71±1.52 (25.56–30.80) mm, corneal diameter was 14.71±1.07 (13.0–16.0) mm, cup-to-disc ratio was 0.95±0.04 (0.9–1.0), and IOP was 39.5±5.7 (30–55) mmHg. The mean follow-up time was 18.29±10.96 (5–44, median 18) months. There were significant reductions in IOPs and the number of glaucoma medications (P<0.001) postoperatively. The IOPs after operation were 11.3±3.4, 13.6±5.1, 16.3±2.7, and 16.1±2.6 mmHg at 1 month, 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months, respectively. Kaplan–Meier estimates of the cumulative probability of valve success were 85.7%, 71.4%, and 71.4% at 6, 12, and 18 months, respectively. Severe surgical complications, including erosion of tube, endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, choroidal detachment, and delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage, occurred in 28.6% cases. Conclusion AGV implantation remains a viable option for patients with advanced primary congenital glaucoma unresponsive to previous surgical intervention, despite a relatively high incidence of severe surgical complications.
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- Jingjing Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Glaucoma, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Glaucoma, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Advanced Eye Care, Carson City, NV, USA
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- Institute of Child Health Policy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Glaucoma, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Glaucoma, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Delayed Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage following Nd:YAG Laser Goniopuncture: A Case Report. Eur J Ophthalmol 2015; 25:e40-1. [DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Purpose To report a delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage following Nd:YAG laser goniopuncture (LGP) in an eye with a previous deep sclerectomy. Methods Case report. Results A 75-year-old woman with advanced primary open-angle glaucoma underwent LGP due to unsatisfactory intraocular pressure (IOP) in her left eye, 1 month after undergoing deep sclerectomy in the same eye. Delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage occurred the day after LGP execution. Conclusions Nd:YAG laser goniopuncture is often performed to enhance IOP control following deep sclerectomy. Although LGP is usually effective and safe, severe complications, such as delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage, may occur after its execution.
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Vaziri K, Schwartz SG, Kishor KS, Fortun JA, Moshfeghi DM, Moshfeghi AA, Flynn HW. Incidence of postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage after glaucoma filtration surgeries in the United States. Clin Ophthalmol 2015; 9:579-84. [PMID: 25897196 PMCID: PMC4396511 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s78359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Purpose To report the 3-month incidence rates of postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage after glaucoma filtration surgeries and to examine the subsequent surgical treatments in these eyes. Methods This is a retrospective study using the nationally pooled, insurance claim-based MarketScan databases from the years 2007–2011. Patients with records of trabeculectomy and/or tube shunt procedures were identified, and all cases of “definite” (ie, properly coded) and “suspected” (possibly miscoded) postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage occurring within 3 months of their glaucoma filtration procedures were captured along with the surgical interventions used for this condition. Kaplan–Meier survival analysis was used to evaluate the 3-month incidence rates of suprachoroidal hemorrhage, and regression analysis was applied to calculate the odds ratios, confidence intervals, and P-values. Results There were 17,843 trabeculectomies and 9,597 tube shunt surgeries identified. Among these, there were 107 cases (247 including “suspected” cases) of postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage within 3 months of trabeculectomy and 113 cases (255 including “suspected” cases) within 3 months of tube shunt procedures. The 3-month cumulative incidence rate of postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage ranged from 0.6%±0.06% to 1.4%±0.09% after trabeculectomy and 1.2%±0.11% to 2.7%±0.16% after tube shunt surgery. Postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage was almost twice as likely to occur after tube shunt surgeries than after trabeculectomies for both “definite” and “definite” plus “suspected” cases (odds ratio, 1.98; 95% confidence interval, 1.51–2.58; P<0.001; and odds ratio, 1.95; 95% confidence interval, 1.63–2.32; P<0.001, respectively). Among the 502 “definite” and “suspected” cases of postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage, 32.9% (165 cases) had a treatment record of choroidal tap and 8.8% (44 cases) had a treatment record of pars plana vitrectomy. Conclusion In this sample, the 3-month cumulative incidence rate of postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage was 0.6%–1.4% after trabeculectomy and 1.2%–2.7% after tube shunt procedures, and the majority of the cases appeared to be managed without further surgery. Postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage was almost twice as likely to occur after tube shunt surgeries as after trabeculectomies.
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- Kamyar Vaziri
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, USC Eye Institute, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Hoguet A, Pasquale LR. The best of the best: a review of select glaucoma case reports published in 2014. Digit J Ophthalmol 2015; 21:1-11. [PMID: 27330473 DOI: 10.5693/djo.01.2015.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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This review article summarizes four key case reports published in the field of glaucoma in the year 2014. The first article describes successful early drainage of delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage in 7 patients who underwent glaucoma surgery. The second describes the use of a corneal patch graft to repair leaking or hypotonous blebs in patients who underwent glaucoma filtration surgery. The third article describes methods to reduce complications when implanting posterior chamber phakic intraocular lenses. The last article describes the clinical course and treatment of a patient in whom oseltamivir use resulted in bilateral acute angle closure.
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- Ambika Hoguet
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts;; Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Two cases of suprachoroidal hemorrhage after implantation of an ex-press miniature glaucoma device and an intraocular lens. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med 2014; 2014:294921. [PMID: 25506013 PMCID: PMC4251886 DOI: 10.1155/2014/294921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Revised: 10/30/2014] [Accepted: 11/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Suprachoroidal hemorrhage is a rare complication of ophthalmic surgery in general and of glaucoma filtration procedures in particular. We present herein two cases of suprachoroidal hemorrhage in aphakic patients after simultaneous implantation of an Ex-Press miniature glaucoma device and an intraocular lens. Although a rare complication, we have now seen two cases develop in previously aphakic patients when we have attempted to place an Ex-Press miniature glaucoma device in conjunction with placement of a secondary intraocular lens. These two cases suggest that greater caution is warranted when attempting to surgically implant an express mini shut in the aphakic patient.
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