Surgical management of a dysfunctional filtering bleb

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers. 2002 Nov-Dec;33(6):501-3.

Abstract

This case report presents a patient who developed a large overhanging bleb following antimetabolite trabeculectomy surgery 6 years prior. Complaints included decreasing vision and foreign body sensation for several months. Successful excisional surgery with placement of compression sutures was performed. Visual acuity and intraocular pressure were maintained with the resolution of symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antimetabolites / therapeutic use
  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Trabeculectomy / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Antimetabolites