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Br J Ophthalmol 82:397-403 doi:10.1136/bjo.82.4.397
  • Original Article
    • Clinical science

Trabeculectomy augmented with mitomycin C application under the scleral flap

Table 4

Postoperative complications for 72 eyes undergoing trabeculectomy with mitomycin C

Complication No (%)
Corneal abrasion 0  (0)
SPK 0 (0)
Dellen 2 (2.8)
Chronic wound leak 2 (2.8)
Shallow AC 6 (8.3)
Hyphaema 5 (6.9)
Intense uveitis 1 (1.4)
Choroidal detachment 3 (4.2)
Prolonged hypotony 1 (1.4)
Hypotonous maculopathy 0 (0)
Encysted bleb 6 (8.3)
Endophthalmitis 1 (1.4)
Aqueous misdirection 0 (0)
  • AC = anterior chamber; SPK = superficial punctate keratitis.

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