The use of cyanoacrylate adhesive with a collagen shield in leaking filtering blebs.
We describe our technique for sealing leaking filtering blebs with cyanoacrylate adhesive, using a collagen shield to cover the adhesive. We believe the shield makes the patient more comfortable and decreases the likelihood of dislodgement of the adhesive.
Weber
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Department of Ophthalmology, Ohio State University, Columbus.
Baker
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D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000628:therapy*; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D003094:Collagen