Persistent Hypotony Associated with Immunosuppressive Therapy in Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery

Persistent Hypotony Associated with Immunosuppressive Therapy in Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery

Purpose: To describe the histopathology of non-valved implant capsules in three cases of persistent postoperative hypotony after the restrictive tube ligature was released in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Observations: The macroscopic appearance of the capsules 3 and 4 months postope...

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Main Authors: Susana Duch, Elena Milla, Oana Stirbu, David Andreu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-09-01
Series:Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Ahmed valve
Immunosuppressant
Hypotony
Tubes
Mycophenolate mofetil
Corticosteroids
Cyclosporin
Glaucoma drainage devices
Molteno implant
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