title: [The use of antimetabolites in glaucoma surgery].
abstract: The authors present, in the context of actual management of glaucoma, the role of antimetabolites in addition to glaucoma filtering surgery. The main reason of failure in filtration surgery is the excessive postoperative scarring response at the contact episclera-subconjunctiva. The antimetabolites inhibit the fibroblastic growth, therefore providing a great number of adequate filtering blebs. Indications, surgical techniques, complications and risks are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Oftalmologică, Spitalul Militar Bucuneşti.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Apostol
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cârstocea
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000963:Antimetabolites / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D018463:Filtering Surgery; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000963:Antimetabolites; D005472:Fluorouracil
vernacular_title: Utilizarea antimetaboliţilor în chirurgia glaucomului.