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ArticleJapanese journal of ophthalmology2024

A novel bleb revision technique: lining with tenon's patch graft for treatment of large, ischemic, leaking blebs with severe conjunctival scarring after trabeculectomy.

Tadamichi Akagi, Tetsuya Togano, Ryu Iikawa, Ryoko Igarashi, Mao Arimatsu, Makoto Miyajima, Yuta Sakaue, Takeo Fukuchi

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Tadamichi AkagiDivision of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan. akagi@med.niigata-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1461-8808
Tetsuya ToganoDivision of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Ryu IikawaDivision of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Ryoko IgarashiDivision of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Mao ArimatsuDivision of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Makoto MiyajimaDivision of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Yuta SakaueDivision of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Takeo FukuchiDivision of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 1-757, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital · JP

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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 22K09808
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeWe report a new bleb lining technique with Tenon's patch graft for late-onset leakage from large ischemic bleb with severe conjunctival scarring and impractical conjunctival mobilization after trabeculectomy. STUDY

designRetrospective case series.

methodsThis study includes six cases with late-onset leakage from large ischemic blebs. Small Tenon's tissue is dissected from the incisional site or a previously made inferior incision for Tenon's anesthesia. A passage is created from the small incision to the leaking area of the bleb using a bleb knife or micro scissors. The Tenon's tissue, stained with indocyanine green, is inserted under the ischemic bleb's conjunctiva. A transconjunctival compression suture is placed across the leaking point to fix the Tenon patch graft positionally.

resultsIn all cases, bleb leakage was completely sealed immediately after surgery. In 4 cases, the closure of the bleb leakage was maintained after surgery during the follow-up period (6-17 months). In two cases, bleb leakage recurred from different leaking points 7 or 9.5 months after the surgery; however, repeated tenon's patch lining revisions successfully closed these leakages. The intraocular pressure at the final visit was 5-13 mmHg (median, 10 mmHg) without glaucoma medication or additional glaucoma surgery.

conclusionTenon's patch-lining technique is a promising method for bleb leakage with large ischemic bleb and impractical conjunctival mobilization.

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GlaucomaTrabeculectomyCicatrixConjunctivaHumansIntraocular PressurePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesBleb leakageglaucoma SurgeryIschemic blebTenon’s tissueTrabeculectomy

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