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Surgical Technique: Pars Plana Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Bhartiya, Shibal Panda, Anita Kumari |
| Copyright Year | 2009 |
| Abstract | The pars plana model of the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) is inserted into the vitreous cavity through a sclerostomy, and has a specially designed clip anchors that it in place and avoids tube kinking. The tube deliver aqueous from within the eye to the episcleral plate covered by Tenon's capsule and conjunctiva, which stimulates fibrovascular encapsulation around the plate. This article elucidates the technique of its implantation, and critically evaluates its efficacy in refractory glaucomas. |
| Starting Page | 35 |
| Ending Page | 40 |
| Page Count | 6 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 3 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://jaypeejournals.com/eJournals/ShowText.aspx?ID=521&IID=50&IN=_eJournals/images/JPLOGO.gif&TYP=TOP&Type=FREE&isPDF=YES |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |