Limbus-based versus Fornix-based conjunctival flap in filtering surgery. A randomized prospective study

Int Ophthalmol. 1989 Jan;13(1-2):139-43. doi: 10.1007/BF02028654.

Abstract

A randomized prospective study was performed to compare the results of filtering surgery using a Limbus-based versus a Fornix-based conjunctival flap. The wound closure of the Fornix-based flap was performed using a running 10/0 nylon suture at the limbus. No statistical significant difference of IOP regulation was found between the two groups. There was a tendency of reduced occurrence of shallow anterior chamber and of less vascularized filtering blebs in the Fornix-based technique.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Conjunctiva*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Prospective Studies
  • Random Allocation
  • Surgical Flaps*