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Dislocation of a previously successful XEN glaucoma implant into the anterior chamber: a case report

Authors: Nikolaos Dervenis, Athanasia Maria Mikropoulou, Panagiotis Dervenis, Amanda Lewis

Published in: BMC Ophthalmology | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

XEN glaucoma implant (XEN gel stent, Aquesys, Inc) is a new minimally invasive device approved for the treatment of glaucoma.

Case presentation

A 45 year old female was being followed and treated for primary open angle glaucoma in our tertiary referral center. Due to failure of medical treatment in controlling the glaucoma, surgery was offered to the patient. The XEN 45 μ-fistula implant was successfully placed in both eyes and adequate intraocular pressure control was achieved for 4 months. The left eye pressure then increased and the XEN implant was found in the anterior chamber. Topical intraocular pressure lowering therapy had to be re-initiated to achieve adequate pressure control.

Conclusion

We describe a new potential complication of the XEN glaucoma implant.

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Title: Dislocation of a previously successful XEN glaucoma implant into the anterior chamber: a case report
Authors: Nikolaos Dervenis
Athanasia Maria Mikropoulou
Panagiotis Dervenis
Amanda Lewis
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Ophthalmology / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2415
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-017-0540-1

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Dislocation of a previously successful XEN glaucoma implant into the anterior chamber: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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