Evaluación cualitativa de la ampolla de filtración / Qualitative evaluation of filtering blebs

Se realizó una búsqueda sobre la evaluación cualitativa de la ampolla de filtración. La ampolla conjuntival es la parte visible de la cirugía filtrante, y su morfología es un indicador de factores que pueden determinar el resultado hipotensor de la cirugía y las posibles complicaciones posoperatorias. Se han desarrollado diversos estudios que relacionan la evaluación clínica de su morfología y el control de la presión intraocular, y se han establecido varios sistemas de puntuación, entre ellas: Wuerzburg Bleb Classification Score, Moorfields Bleb Grading System, Indiana Bleb Appearance Grading Scale y métodos de imagen para evaluar el segmento anterior (biomicroscopia ultrasónica, Tomografía retinal de Heidenberg y tomografía de coherencia óptica). Estos métodos proporcionan una herramienta útil para el seguimiento de la cirugía filtrante y su documentación(AU)

A review was conducted on the qualitative evaluation of the filtering bleb. The conjunctival bleb is the visible part of filtration surgery, and its morphology is an indicator of factors which may determine the hypotensive result of surgery and the possible postoperative complications. Various studies have been conducted which relate the clinical evaluation of its morphology and intraocular pressure control. Several grading systems have thus been established: Wuerzburg Bleb Classification Score, Moorfields Bleb Grading System, Indiana Bleb Appearance Grading Scale and imaging methods to evaluate the anterior segment (ultrasound biomicroscopy, Heidenberg retinal tomography and optical coherence tomography). These methods are a useful tool for the follow-up of filtration surgery and its documentation(AU)

Implante Ex-PRESS mediante la técnica de Richard Hoffman / Ex-PRESS implantation by Richard Hoffman's technique

La cirugía filtrante es una opción de tratamiento encaminada a disminuir la presión intraocular una vez que no hay respuesta a las alternativas no quirúrgicas. En los últimos años ha experimentado una evolución sorprendente. Aparecen nuevos dispositivos que buscan obtener un control tensional con las mínimas complicaciones; entre estos, el implante Ex-PRESS ha demostrado una efectividad similar a la trabeculectomía, mientras que la variante técnica para su implantación, descrita por Richard Hoffmann, posibilita excelentes resultados con menos dificultades. Se presenta un paciente masculino de 51 años de edad, de raza blanca, con antecedente de glaucoma, con agudeza visual mejor corregida de 100 VAR y presión intraocular de 32 mmHg. Se realizó implante de dispositivo Ex-PRESS (modelo P-50) mediante la técnica modificada de Richard Hoffmann, asociada al uso de mitomicina C al 0,2 por ciento en el transoperatorio. A los dos años se lograron tensiones oculares de 17 mmHg y agudeza visual mejor corregida de 100 VAR(AU)

Filtration surgery is a therapeutic option aimed at reducing intraocular pressure when there is no response to non-surgical alternatives. Filtration surgery has developed remarkably in recent years. New devices have emerged geared to achieving pressure control with minimum complications. Among them, Ex-PRESS implantation has shown to be as effective as trabeculectomy, and the technique described by Richard Hoffman provides excellent results with fewer difficulties. A case is presented of a male white 51-year-old patient with a history of glaucoma, best corrected visual acuity 100 VAR, and intraocular pressure 32 mmHg. Implantation was performed of an Ex-PRESS (model P-50) device by modified Richard Hoffman's technique associated to 0.2 percent mitomycin C in the perioperative period. Two years after surgery, ocular tensions of 17 mmHg and a best corrected visual acuity of 100 VAR had been achieved(AU)

Retinosquise peripapilar e descolamento seroso de retina neuro-sensorial após esclerectomia profunda não penetrante / Peripapillary retinoschisis and serous detachment of neurosensory retina after a non-penetrating deep sclerectomy

Resumo Relato de caso de um paciente de 46 anos com glaucoma juvenil de controle clínico insatisfatório, portador de retinosquise peripapilar que, após ser submetido à esclerectomia profunda não penetrante, evoluiu com descolamento seroso da retina neuro-sensorial. A associação entre retinosquise peripapilar e o descolamento seroso pós cirurgia filtrante é de ocorrência rara, tendo sido descrito apenas um caso na literatura. A partir deste relato temos por objetivo, além de enfatizar a raridade da associação, mostrar a importância de investigar retinosquise peripapilar em pacientes glaucomatosos, em especial se associada a camada de fibras nervosas, e a importância da explanação adequada aos pacientes de um possível descolamento seroso de retina no pós-operatório de cirurgia filtrante.

Abstract Case report of a 46-year-old patient with unsatisfactory clinical controlled juvenile glaucoma and peripapillary retinoschisis who, after being submitted to non-penetrating deep sclerectomy, evolved with serous detachment of the neurosensory retina. The association between peripapillary retinoschisis and serous detachment after filtering surgery is rare and only one case has been described in the literature. The purpose of this report is, besides to emphasize the rarity of the association, to show the importance of investigating peripapillary retinoschisis in glaucomatous patients, especially if associated with retinal nerve fiber layer, and the importance of adequate explanation to patients of possible serous detachment of retina in the postoperative of filtering surgery.

Use of compressive suture in the prevention and management of perioperative complications of glaucoma surgery / Uso da sutura compressiva na prevenção e manejo das complicações peroperatórias da cirurgia antiglaucomatosa

Abstract Purpose: To describe the use of compressive suture (CS) in the prevention and management of adverse events associated with glaucoma surgery. Methods: This was a descriptive, retrospective study based on information retrieved from the records of patients submitted to glaucoma surgery between 1999 and 2012 at a regional main public hospital and at a private ophthalmology clinic belonging to one of the authors. Only cases with adverse events treated with CS were eligible. Results: Compressive suture was successfully used to improve the closure of the anterior and/or lateral edge of the conjunctival flap, to limit the downward extension of filtering blebs, to prevent excessive filtration from the scleral flap edge in cases of difficult closure with conventional suture, and in patients submitted to trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy. Conclusion: Safe, low-cost and easy to perform, compressive suture is a useful tool for the prevention and management of adverse events associated with glaucoma surgery.

Resumo Objetivo: Descrever o uso de sutura compressiva (SC) na prevenção e no manejo de complicações associadas à cirurgia antiglaucomatosa. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, baseado em informações obtidas dos registros de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de glaucoma entre 1999 e 2012 em um hospital público de referência regional e em uma clínica oftalmológica privada de um dos autores. Somente casos com eventos adversos tratados com SC foram selecionados. Resultados: A SC foi usada com sucesso para proporcionar melhor vedação nas bordas anterior e/ou lateral do retalho conjuntival, para limitar a extensão descendente das bolhas filtrantes, para evitar a filtração excessiva da borda do retalho escleral em casos de fechamento difícil pela sutura convencional, e em pacientes submetidos à trabeculotomia - trabeculectomia. Conclusão: Trata-se de um procedimento de fácil realização, seguro e de baixo custo, bastante útil na abordagem de intercorrências e complicações durante a cirurgia antiglaucomatosa.

Giant inclusion cyst of the cornea following filtering surgery.

Various trans-conjunctival ophthalmic procedures are reported to cause inclusion cyst of conjunctiva, due to the accidental inclusion of viable conjunctival epithelium, under intact conjunctiva. We report a case of histopathologically confirmed inclusion cyst of the cornea following filtering surgery. There was no recurrence in 24 months of postoperative period.

Management of the late leaking filtration blebs. A report of seven cases and a selective review of the literature.

PURPOSE: To describe the outcome of various treatment modalities in the management of late bleb leaks after glaucoma filtering surgery (GFS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seven consecutive patients treated for late bleb leaks (Seidel's positive) between July 1990 and June 1999 were were enrolled in the study. The management strategy consisted of initial conservative therapy, and tailored surgery, if necessary. The surgical technique employed was either conjunctival-Tenon's advancement flap, hinged scleral flap, or fistulectomy with direct suturing. The main outcome measures were bleb characteristics and postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP). The secondary outcome measure was visual acuity. RESULTS: One patient responded to conservative therapy (aqueous suppressants, bandage contact lens) and six patients needed surgery. The successful surgical technique was conjunctivo-Tenon's advancement flap in three, hinged scleral flap in two, and fistulectomy-direct suturing to the wound (combined with cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation) in one patient. The bleb leak stopped in all cases and 5 of the 6 surgical patients sustained functioning filtering blebs. Follow-up ranged from 8 to 56 months (mean = 20.4 +/- 16.2 months). Visual acuity improved to 6/12 or better in 4 cases, 6/36 in 2 cases and it remained at light perception in one case. None of the patients had any intraoperative or postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS: Late leaking blebs after GFS can be treated successfully. The management decision and selection of surgical technique should be based on the clinical condition.

Bolsa encapsulada em cirurgias filtrantes com retalho conjuntival base fórnice - estudo retrospectivo / Encapsulated bleds in filtering surgeries with fornix based conjuntival flap: prospective study

Analisamos o papel do retalho conjuntival na incidência de bolsa filtrante encapsulada em pacientes portadores de glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto. Em 22 trabeculectomias foi utilizado o retalho conjuntival de base fórnice; estes resultados foram comparados com 23 olhos submetidos à trabeculectomia utilizando o retalho conjuntival de base límbica. Foi encontrada maior incidência de bolsa encapsulada nos casos com retalho conjuntival de base límbica: 7/23 (30,4 por cento), quando comparados com os de base fórnice: 1/22 (4,5 por cento) (p<0,02).