Trabeculectomy With Mitomycin-C Versus Trabeculectomy With Amniotic Membrane Transplant

2014113 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Hany A. Khairy · Menoufia University Hospitals

Moataz F. Elsawy · Menoufia University Hospitals

Abstract

AMT exhibits potential as an alternative to MMC in trabeculectomy surgery. Over 24 months of follow-up, the use of AMT with trabeculectomy was safe and effective with an IOP-lowering effect comparable to that achieved with the use of MMC, and a reduced rate of postoperative complication.

Topics & Keywords

Glaucoma and retinal disorders Corneal surgery and disorders Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Glaucoma

Volume 24, Issue 7, pp. 556-559

DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000000060

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