Relationship of degrees of gonioscopy assisted transluminal trabeculotomy and trabecular shelf to success using a marker suture technique.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) using a marker suture which could be a viable low cost alternative to an illuminated micro catheter, by helping the surgeon identify obstruction to suture passage, and estimate the degree of Schlemm's canal cannulated.

Subject/methods

Thirty four eyes with 360° of open angles with uncontrolled IOP despite maximal medical therapy, non-compliant to medical therapy or failed incisional glaucoma surgery underwent GATT. 5-0 or 6-0 Prolene® suture was used to cannulate Schlemm's canal. An 8-0 Vicryl® suture was tied around the trailing portion of the Prolene® suture and acted as a guide to estimate the length of Schlemm's canal negotiated. The degree of trabecular shelf seen was

SUBMITTER: Asafali F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9829732 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature