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KMID : 0360220030440122950
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Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2003 Volume.44 No. 12 p.2950 ~ p.2954
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Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Tube Erosion after Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implant Surgery: Two Cases
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Kim Tae-Ho
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Abstract
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Purpose: We report two cases of tube erosion after Ahmed valve implantation, treated with Amniotic Membrane Transplantation.
Methods: Erosion of conjunctiva over tube occurred in 2 female patients with Ahmed valve implantation. They were treated with pericardial patch grafts and conjunctival free graft with amniotic membrane epithelial side up transplantation.
Results: No recurrent tube erosion has been found since then. Intraocular pressure has been maintained well for 12-14 months of follow-up.
Conclusions: In cases of tube erosion, additional amniotic membrane transplantation can improve surgical success.
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KEYWORD
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Ahmed valve, Amniotic membrane, Tube reosion
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