title: Use of Gamma-Irradiated Cornea to Plug Sclerostomy Site During Tube Shunt Revision.
abstract: Tube shunt implantation is a common procedure for control of intraocular pressure (IOP). However, tube revision and repositioning must sometimes be performed, and this involves removing the tube from its sclerostomy site. This site is prone to leaking and this may cause postoperative hypotony. We describe a novel and cosmetically acceptable technique of plugging and covering the sclerostomy site with gamma-irradiated corneal tissue.
authors.affiliation: a Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates , Falls Church , VA , USA and.|b Wills Eye Hospital , Philadelphia , PA , USA.
authors.forename: Sonya B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: b Wills Eye Hospital , Philadelphia , PA , USA.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Pro
authors.affiliation: b Wills Eye Hospital , Philadelphia , PA , USA.
authors.forename: Marlene R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Moster
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003315:Cornea / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005720:Gamma Rays / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D020327:Glaucoma Drainage Implants; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D012599:Sclerostomy / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Corneal patch graft; glaucoma drainage device revision; glaucoma surgical techniques; sclerostomy closure; tube complications