Bleomycin in a Collagen Sponge and Glaucoma Filtering Surgery

ABSTRACT

A histologic study was performed if fibroblast proliferation could be inhibited in rab bits by deli very of bleomycin(1.35mg), an antineoplastic antibiotics, in a collagen sponge implant. Results showed that fibroblast proliferation was markedly inhibited and bleb longevity was prolonged when compared to controls. And inflammatory cell infiltration was noted around filtration wound.