Ab-Externo XEN Gel stent implantation effectively treated refractory glaucoma with prior failed shunt tube

Abstract Purpose To assess the efficacy of a gelatin stent (XEN 45 Gel Stent; Allergan) implant in advanced glaucoma eyes that have failed prior aqueous shunt implantation. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 6 patients with refractory glaucoma, defined as persistently high IOP (> 21 mmHg) despit...

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Published in:	BMC Ophthalmology
Main Authors:	Anny M.S. Cheng, Shailesh K. Gupta, Geetha G. Vedula, Jackson Saddemi, Victor Wang, Rita Vartanian, David T.Y. Yang, Aarup A. Kubal
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-08-01
Subjects:	Glaucoma drainage device Minimally invasive Glaucoma surgeries Shunt tube Tenonectomy XEN Gel Stent
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03648-7