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<strong>WOC</strong><strong>2012</strong> Abstract Book<br />

FP-GLA-TH 07 (5)<br />

Combined Viscocanalostomy-Trabeculectomy (Visco-Trab)<br />

Operation: A Dual Filtration Pathway for Management <strong>of</strong> Advanced<br />

Glaucoma<br />

Eid Tarek (1,2) , Ibrahim Ezzeddine (1)<br />

1. Magrabi Eye and Ear Center<br />

2. Ophthalmology Department, Tanta University<br />

Purpose: To study results <strong>of</strong> enhancing internal and external filtration by<br />

combining viscocanalostomy and trabeculectomy in one operation (Visco-<br />

Trab) for advanced glaucoma.<br />

Methods: 73 eyes with advanced glaucoma were prospectively treated with<br />

Visco-Trab operation. Visco-Trab comprises subconjunctival Mitomycin<br />

C, 4x4mm lamellar flap, deep scleral flap dissection until Schlemm›s canal<br />

dero<strong>of</strong>ing, canal dilation by viscoelastic, 1x2mm penetrating trabeculectomy,<br />

and tight flap closure. Minimum follow-up was 6 months (range 6-45). Success<br />

was defined by IOP

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