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ArticleIndian journal of ophthalmology2026

Autologous rotational partial thickness scleral flap - A salvage technique for late leaking blebs with scleral fistula.

Dewang Angmo, Subodh Lakra, Tanuj Dada

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Article in Indian journal of ophthalmology, 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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Dewang AngmoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Subodh Lakra
Tanuj Dada

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Abstract

Success rates for trabeculectomy have notably advanced with the adjunctive use of antifibrotic agents, particularly mitomycin C. Despite this, the increased prevalence of thin, cystic blebs and late-onset bleb leaks, particularly those complicated by scleral fistula formation, represents a visually threatening sequela. This manuscript delineates a modified autologous rotational partial-thickness scleral flap technique employed as a salvage procedure in managing late, leaking, thin cystic blebs with underlying scleral fistulae. In two patients managed with this technique, we observed re-establishment of an anatomically stable, moderately vascularized bleb, and maintenance of intraocular pressure within target range over 18-24 months. The procedure utilizes trypan blue-assisted peeling of the epithelium and a rotational, partial-thickness scleral flap, with conjunctival advancement, thereby achieving tectonic support and functional preservation of filtration.

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FistulaGlaucomaPostoperative ComplicationsSalvage TherapyScleraScleral DiseasesSurgical FlapsTrabeculectomyConjunctivaHumansIntraocular PressureAutologous rotational flapbleb repairbleb revisionlate leaking blebmaumenee repairpartial thickness scleral flapscleral fistula

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PMID42809259
PMCPMC13667878

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