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ArticlePloS one2023

Bleb analysis using anterior segment optical coherence tomography after trabeculectomy with amniotic membrane transplantation.

Hwayeong Kim, Sangwoo Moon, Eunah Kim, Jinmi Kim, Jiwoong Lee

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Article in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hwayeong KimDepartment of Ophthalmology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
Sangwoo MoonDepartment of Ophthalmology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-0313-3928
Eunah KimDepartment of Ophthalmology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-4026-3502
Jinmi KimDepartment of Biostatistics, Clinical Trial Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Jiwoong LeeDepartment of Ophthalmology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-1053-612X
Pusan National University Hospital · KRPusan National University · KR

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Abstract

introductionLittle has been known about the intrableb structures associated with bleb function after trabeculectomy with amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT). The aim of this study is to analyze the characteristics of intrableb structures using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) after trabeculectomy with AMT.

methodsA total of 68 eyes of 68 patients with primary open-angle glaucoma who underwent trabeculectomy with AMT were included. Surgical success was defined as intraocular pressure (IOP) ≤ 18 mmHg and IOP reduction of ≥ 20% without medication on AS-OCT examination. Intrableb parameters, including bleb height, bleb wall thickness, striping layer thickness, bleb wall reflectivity, fluid-filled space score, fluid-filled space height, and microcyst formation were evaluated using AS-OCT. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine factors associated with IOP control.

resultsOf the 68 eyes, 56 eyes were assigned to the success group and 12 eyes to the failure group. In the success group, bleb height (P = 0.009), bleb wall thickness (P = 0.001), striping layer thickness (P = 0.001), fluid-filled space score (P = 0.001), and frequency of microcyst formation (P = 0.001) were greater than those in the failure group. Bleb wall reflectivity was higher in the failure group than in the success group (P < 0.001). In the univariate logistic regression analysis, previous cataract surgery was significantly associated with surgical failure (odds ratio = 5.769, P = 0.032).

conclusionA posteriorly extending fluid-filled space, tall bleb with low reflectivity, and thick striping layer were characteristics of successful filtering blebs after trabeculectomy with AMT.

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GlaucomaGlaucoma, Open-AngleTrabeculectomyAmnionAnterior Eye SegmentHumansIntraocular PressureTomography, Optical Coherence

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PMID37134078
PMCPMC10155995
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