Combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy versus Ahmed valve implantation for refractory primary congenital glaucoma in Egyptian patients: a long-term follow-up.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is the most common type of glaucoma in pediatric patients. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy versus Ahmed valve implantation for cases of PCG refractory to traditional incisional angle surgery (goniotomy and trabeculotomy) in the Egyptian population.
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Hazem Helmy
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