Update on aqueous shunts.
Exp Eye Res
; 93(3): 284-90, 2011 Sep.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21443872
ABSTRACT
Medicare claims data and surveys of the American Glaucoma Society membership show that aqueous shunts are being increasingly utilized in the surgical management of glaucoma. New clinical trials data have identified differences in the efficacy and safety of shunts in common use. Recent studies have reported comparable results with trabeculectomy and aqueous shunts in similar patient groups. Intraoperative and postoperative complications may develop with aqueous shunt surgery related to the implantation of a foreign material. Several modifications in surgical technique have been directed toward improving surgical success, reducing complications, and optimizing efficiency and cost.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Glaucoma
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Implantes para Drenagem de Glaucoma
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Exp Eye Res
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos