Congenital glaucoma from Sturge-Weber syndrome: a modified surgical approach.
Korean J Ophthalmol
; 26(6): 481-4, 2012 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-23204808
ABSTRACT
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare congenital neurocutaneous disorder that causes congenital glaucoma. Previous experiences have shown that drainage procedures are often required to control associated glaucoma. The conventional surgical approach in trabeculectomy carries a significant risk of intraoperative expulsive hemorrhage. Here, we describe a modified approach of the conventional trabeculectomy technique, which may lower the risk of expulsive hemorrhage. A viscoelastic device was employed to maintain a steady intraocular pressure throughout the procedure. Details of the surgical technique and material used are described. One patient with congenital glaucoma associated with SWS underwent a successful trabeculectomy using the modified technique. Postoperative intraocular pressure was successfully reduced and no intraoperative complications occurred. We describe a successful case of trabeculectomy in a SWS case where a modified technique was applied.
Mots clés
Texte intégral:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Trabéculectomie
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Syndrome de Sturge-Weber
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Glaucome
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Pression intraoculaire
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
Limites:
Humans
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Male
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Newborn
Langue:
En
Journal:
Korean J Ophthalmol
Sujet du journal:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Année:
2012
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Hong Kong