Outcomes of combined endoscopic vitrectomy and posteriorly placed glaucoma drainage devices in pediatric patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to describe outcomes of posteriorly-placed glaucoma drainage devices (GDD) with concurrent endoscopic vitrectomy in pediatric patients with glaucoma and corneal opacification.

Methods

This retrospective case series identified patients under 18 years of age who underwent posteriorly-placed GDD implantation with concurrent endoscopic vitrectomy between 2012 and 2021. Data collected included ocular diagnoses, prior intraocular surgeries, type and position of GDD, surgical complications, and additional surgeries. Preoperative and final visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), number of glaucoma medications, and exam findings were also recorded. Surgical data included type and position of GDD, Success was defined as IOP between 5-21 mmHg without visua

SUBMITTER: Jacobson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8976343 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature