Preserved Fascia Lata Transplantation for Implant Plate Exposure after Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implant Surgery: One Case.
- Author:
Ka Hee PARK
1
;
Seung Joo HA
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sjha@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ahmed glaucoma valve;
Amniotic membrane transplantation;
Implant plate exposure;
Preserved fascia lata graft
- MeSH:
Amnion;
Fascia;
Fascia Lata;
Follow-Up Studies;
Glaucoma;
Humans;
Intraocular Pressure;
Middle Aged;
Transplants
- From:Soonchunhyang Medical Science
2011;17(2):147-150
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
We report one case of implant plate exposure after Ahmed valve implantation, treated with preserved fascia lata transplantation. Exposure of implant occurred in 47-year-old patient with Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation. She was treated with preserved fascia lata graft and amniotic membrane transplantation. No recurrent implant plate exposure has been found since then. Intraocular pressure has been maintained well for 3 months of follow-up. In cases of implant plate exposure, additional preserved fascia lata graft and amniotic membrane transplantation can improve surgical success.
