Autologous whole Blood Patch in Repair of Leaking Filtering Bleds : Case Report on Initial Experience
port harcourt med. J
; 2(1): 78-80, 2007.
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in English
| AIM (Africa)
| ID: biblio-1274035
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ABSTRACT
Aim:
To show the value of autologous whole blood patch in the management of leaking filtering blebs in Nigerian eyes.Methods:
Two male patients who had trabeculectomy and adjunctive application of mitomycin C subsequently developed leaking blebs at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital; Benin City; Nigeria. A 27-gauge needle was used to inject 0.75- 1.0ml of whole blood under the conjunctival buttonhole.Result:
The procedure succeeded in arresting the bleb leak but the trabeculectomy failed after 7 and 10 months respectively. Repeat trabeculectomy using another site remained successful after 2 years and 18 months respectively.Conclusion:
Autologous whole blood patch is successful in sealing leaking blebs complications following trabeculectomy
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Whole Blood Coagulation Time
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Blood Transfusion
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Trabeculectomy
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Blister
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Filtering Surgery
Language:
English
Journal:
Port harcourt med. J
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article