Patch graft materials for glaucoma tube implants.
OBJECTIVE
Patch graft materials serve multiple purposes in glaucoma surgery. There are several choices of patch graft materials from which the surgeon can choose. Therefore, knowledge as to the choices and the potential risks and benefits of patch graft materials is imperative for the glaucoma surgeon.


RESULTS
Recent studies evaluate both patch graft materials and techniques. This evaluation is timely as facility reimbursement changes may also impact utilization and technique.


CONCLUSIONS
Successful operative outcomes require profound understanding of all potential risks and benefits of patch graft materials and surgical techniques.
Washington University Saint Louis School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
John T
JT
Lind
Thomas S
TS
Shute
Arsham
A
Sheybani
D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D020327:Glaucoma Drainage Implants; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps