The EX-PRESS glaucoma filtration device appears to be an effective addition to our options to treat refractory glaucoma. The possibility to create a sclerostomy without tissue excision provides a safe and reliable outflow pathway for aqueous that is standard in size, reducing much of the variability associated with a surgical procedure. Prospective randomized studies comparing EX-PRESS implantation with trabeculectomy show encouraging results. However, complications usually encountered in filtration surgery have been reported, and EX-PRESS implantation can also lead to specific device-related complications. This article reviews the most common complications associated with this procedure.
Ex-press glaucoma filtration device: management of complications / Nicolai, M.; Franceschi, A.; Pelliccioni, P.; Pirani, V.; Mariotti, C.. - In: VISION. - ISSN 2411-5150. - STAMPA. - 4:3(2020), pp. 1-7. [10.3390/vision4030039]
Ex-press glaucoma filtration device: management of complications
Nicolai M.;Franceschi A.;Pelliccioni P.;Pirani V.;Mariotti C.
2020-01-01
Abstract
The EX-PRESS glaucoma filtration device appears to be an effective addition to our options to treat refractory glaucoma. The possibility to create a sclerostomy without tissue excision provides a safe and reliable outflow pathway for aqueous that is standard in size, reducing much of the variability associated with a surgical procedure. Prospective randomized studies comparing EX-PRESS implantation with trabeculectomy show encouraging results. However, complications usually encountered in filtration surgery have been reported, and EX-PRESS implantation can also lead to specific device-related complications. This article reviews the most common complications associated with this procedure.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
