SynthesisBioMed research international2020
Microcatheter-Assisted Circumferential Trabeculotomy versus Conventional Trabeculotomy for the Treatment of Childhood Glaucoma: A Meta-analysis.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparison of 360-Degree Trabeculotomy Versus Traditional Angle Surgery in Primary Congenital Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of glaucoma · 2026Pooled it
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- Preserflo™ microshunt for the treatment of refractory childhood glaucoma: A case series study.American journal of ophthalmology case reports · 2025Article
- Use of Harms trabeculotome to assist failed microcatheter advancement during trabeculotomy in primary congenital glaucoma.Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus · 2025Article
- 360° trabeculotomy ab externo with double access for the treatment of congenital glaucoma.Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia · 2025Article
- Outcome of illuminated microcatheter-assisted circumferential trabeculotomy following failed angle surgery in PAX6 aniridic glaucoma: a case report and literature review.BMC ophthalmology · 2024Review
- Efficacy and safety of Usights UC100 illuminated microcatheter in microcatheter-assisted trabeculotomy.International journal of ophthalmology · 2024Article
- Microcatheter-Assisted Circumferential Trabeculotomy in Primary Congenital Glaucoma: Long-Term Clinical Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Efficacy of microcatheter-assisted trabeculotomy on secondary glaucoma after congenital cataract surgery.International journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
- Microcatheter-assisted trabeculotomy in the treatment of primary congenital glaucoma: Current perspectives.Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological SocietyArticle
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of the current meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy of microcatheter-assisted circumferential trabeculotomy (Group 1) with that of conventional trabeculotomy (Group 2) for the treatment of childhood glaucoma.
methodsPublished studies were systematically searched via the Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for dichotomous variables. Mean ± the standard deviation, mean difference, and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for continuous variables. Heterogeneity was assessed. Random effects modeling and RevMan version 5.30 were used to analyze the data.
resultsFive eligible studies were included in the meta-analysis. Mean postoperative intraocular pressures were significantly lower in Group 1 than in Group 2 at 3 months (
conclusionsMicrocatheter-assisted circumferential trabeculotomy resulted in excellent intraocular pressure control, higher success rates, and the utilization of less medication than conventional trabeculotomy for childhood glaucoma. Therefore, microcatheter-assisted circumferential trabeculotomy may be recommended as the initial procedure for the treatment of childhood glaucoma.
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