Analysis on complications of phacoemulification in primary angle -closure glaucoma after trabeculectomy

VernacularTitle:闭角型青光眼小梁切除术后白内障超声乳化并发症分析
Author: Wei-Jiang, CHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: trabeculectomy; cataract; phacoemulsification; complication
From: International Eye Science 2014;(6):1068-1070
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: AIM: To discuss the complications and prevention of phacoemulification in primary angle-closure glaucoma after trabeculectomy.
METHODS:Retrospective analysis of 33 cases (37 eyes) phacoemulification in primary angle-closure glaucoma after trabeculectomy in our hospital between January 2008 and June 2012, followed up 12-33mo, intraoperative and postoperative complications were observed.
RESULTS: Compared with pre-operation, intraocular pressure hadn't increased in follow-up 6mo. Iris was injured in 5 eyes, corneal edema was in 14 eyes, anterior chamber inflammation was in 16 eyes, all symptoms were improved in 3-7d. And no case with posterior capsule rupture or vitreous loss.
CONCLUSION: Phacoemulification is an effective way for the treatment of cataract after angle-closure glaucoma trabeculectomy, careful preoperative examination, intraoperative prevention can reduce or avoid the occurrence of surgical complications.