J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
2003 Dec;44(12):2950-2954.
Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Tube Eerosion after Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implant Surgery: Two Cases
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- 1Vision Eye Center, Korea. vec21@hanmail.net
- 2Department of Ophthalmology, National Medical Center, Korea.
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We report two cases of tube erosion after Ahmed valve implantation, treated with Amniotic Membrane Transplantation. METHODS: Erosion of conjunctiva over tube occured in 2 female patients with Ahmed valve implantation. They were treated with pericardial patch grafts and conjunctival free graft with amniotic membrane epithelial side up transplantation. RESULTS: No recurrent tube erosion has been found since then. Intraocular pressure has been maintained well for 12-14 months of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: In cases of tube erosion, additional amniotic membrane transplantation can improve surgical success.
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