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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 1984; 184(3): 202-203
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1054442
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1054442
Langzeitergebnisse nach gedeckter Goniotrepanation (Elliot-Fronimopoulos)
Long-Term Results After Goniotrepanation with Scleral Flap (Elliot-Fronimopoulos)Further Information
Publication History
Publication Date:
11 February 2008 (online)
Zusammenfassung
442 Augen mit verschiedenen Glaukomformen wurden 3-9 Jahre nach gedeckter Goniotrepanation nachuntersucht. Alle primären Glaukome waren in 93-97% druckreguliert, es gab nur geringe intra- und postoperative Komplikationen, schwere Komplikationen wie Gesichtsfeldverfall oder Verlust eines Auges durch Infektion fanden sich nicht.
Summary
The present paper reports on results obtained in 442 eyes which were followed up 3 to 9 years after goniotrepanation for various forms of glaucoma. The overall success rate in cases of primary glaucoma was 93 to 97%, with only a small number of intraoperative and postoperative complications; there were no severe complications such as visual field loss or endophthalmitis.