Effects of Intraoperative Mitomycin-C on the Function of Baerveldt Glaucoma Drainage Implants in Rabbits - Concepedia

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Effects of Intraoperative Mitomycin-C on the Function of Baerveldt Glaucoma Drainage Implants in Rabbits

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1996

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João Antônio Prata, Don S. Minckler, Andr� Mermoud, George Baerveldt

Journal of Glaucoma

Abstract

MMC causes lower IOP and higher perfusion rates through the implant capsule at 2, 4, and 6 weeks postoperatively. Wound dehiscence, bleb leaks, and extraocular muscle injury were observed only in MMC-treated eyes.