Mini-canaloplasty as a modified technique for the surgical treatment of open-angle glaucoma.

ABSTRACT: Authors present a modified surgical technique for canaloplasty without preparing the classical trabeculo-Descemet's membrane (TDM) and having to close sutures. Twelve patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) (aged 58-77 years) received the modified technique, which does not require the deep scleral flap to be excised, an intrascleral lake to be created, or TDM dissection. After accessing the Schlemm's canal (SC), cannulation and placement of the sutures are made similar to those in the classical canaloplasty. The conjunctiva is closed via bipolar diathermy. The mean intraocular pressure (IOP) before surgery was 18.0 ± 8 mmHg, and the mean number of anti-glaucoma medications taken was 3 ± 1. Mean IOP at the end of the observation period (18.0 ± 6.0 months) was reduced by 23% (15.5 ± 4.1 mmHg

SUBMITTER: Rekas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7393495 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature