Abstract
Purpose: To report the use of autologous Tenon's and partial-thickness scleral tissues for patch graft revisions of excessively draining fistulas associated with leaking filtering blebs. Methods: Appropriate sized pieces of autologous Tenon's tissue and partial-thickness scleral tissue were dissected near the surgical sites and used as patch grafts to effectively repair excessively draining fistulas with leaking filtering blebs. Results: Both Tenon's and partial-thickness scleral patch grafts were useful in adequately closing the excessively draining fistulas. Conclusion: Autologous Tenon's and scleral tissue patch grafts appear to be safe and effective for the repair of excessively draining fistulas, and are useful when patch grafts are unexpectedly needed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 417-419 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of glaucoma |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Filtration surgery
- Fistula
- Leaking filtering blebs
- Scleral patch grafts
- Tenon's capsule patch
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology