Nonstitch suprachoroidal technique for T-flux implantation in deep sclerectomy.
A nonstitch technique for suprachoroidal T-flux implantation in deep sclerectomy is described. The foot of the T-flux is introduced into the suprachoroidal space through an incision created just posterior to the scleral spur. As both arms of the T-flux implant are also introduced into the surgically created ostia in the Schlemm's canal, the 3-point fixation makes it unnecessary to secure the implant with a suture.
Muñoz
Gonzalo
G
Department of Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma, Centro Oftalmológico Marqués de Sotelo, Valencia, Spain. gon.munoz@ono.com
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002829:Choroid / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D012599:Sclerostomy / Q000379:methods*; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D014129:Trabecular Meshwork / Q000601:surgery*
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001672:Biocompatible Materials