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ArticleGraefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie2026

Sponge-assisted intracameral length titration: a new technical modification for Ab externo XEN implantation.

Giovanni Rubegni, Mario Fruschelli, Karl Mercieca, Gian Marco Tosi

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Article in Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Giovanni RubegniOphthalmology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy. giovannirubegni@gmail.com.
Mario FruschelliOphthalmology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Karl MerciecaEye Clinic, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
Gian Marco TosiOphthalmology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.

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Abstract

Accurate positioning of the XEN gel stent is critical during ab externo implantation, and fine-tuning is commonly performed with forceps, which may concentrate stress on the gelatin implant. We describe a sponge-assisted swiping maneuver using sterile ocular sponge swabs as a soft interface to achieve gradual, controlled advancement or retraction of the stent. The technique enables stepwise titration of intracameral length while reducing focal compression and the risk of device deformation during repositioning. This low-cost modification can be readily incorporated into standard ab externo XEN workflows.

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Anterior ChamberGlaucomaGlaucoma Drainage ImplantsIntraocular PressureStentsSurgical SpongesHumansAb externo XEN implantationGlaucomaMinimally invasive bleb surgery (MIBS)Open-angle glaucomaXEN45XEN63XEN gel stent

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PMID42080916

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