Complications and post-operative interventions in XEN45 gel stent implantation in the treatment of open angle glaucoma-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The XEN45 Gel Stent is a subconjunctival filtering device that has demonstrated promising efficacy. This meta-analysis quantitatively evaluates reported complications and interventions after XEN45 implantation in the treatment of open angle glaucoma (OAG).

Methods

Pilot, cohort, observational studies, and randomised controlled trials that included at least ten patients undergoing ab interno or externo XEN45 surgery, with or without phacoemulsification were deemed eligible for inclusion. A meta-analysis of proportions with random-effect models was performed using the meta routine in R version 3.2.1. Outcomes included the rate of complications and post-operative interventions.

Results

One hundred and fifty-two studies were identified on initial literature sea

SUBMITTER: Betzler BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10101986 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature