Comparison of tube shunt implantation and trabeculectomy for glaucoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the efficacy and safety of tube shunt implantation with trabeculectomy in the treatment of patients with glaucoma.

Methods

A systematic literature search was performed for studies comparing tube with trabeculectomy in patients with glaucoma (final search date: 27 February 2022). Comparisons between tube and trabeculectomy were grouped by the type of tube (Ahmed, Baerveldt, Ex-PRESS and XEN). The primary endpoints included intraocular pressure (IOP), IOP reduction (IOPR), IOPR percentage (IOPR%), complete success rate (CSR), qualified success rate (QSR) and adverse events (AEs).

Results

Forty-nine studies were included in this meta-analysis and presented data for 3795 eyes (Ahmed: 670, Baerveldt: 561, Ex-PRESS: 473, XEN: 199, trabeculectomy: 1892).

SUBMITTER: Luo N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10273552 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature