Universität zu Köln

Strzalkowska, Alicja, Dietlein, Thomas, Erb, Carl ORCID: 0000-0001-6041-1264 and Hoffmann, Esther M. (2022). Why trabeculectomy is better than its reputation. Ophthalmologie, 119 (10). S. 1000 - 1006. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 2731-7218

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Abstract

Background Trabeculectomy (TE) remains one of the most frequently performed glaucoma procedures. This surgery enables sufficient reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) and freedom from using eye drops; however, complication management and time-consuming postoperative care make many ophthalmic surgeons reluctant to include TE in their treatment regimen. Aim This review presents the value of TE compared to other forms of filtering and nonfiltering glaucoma surgery. Conclusion The use of TE is still the most effective method for lowering IOP and in comparison to other forms of glaucoma surgery in most cases enables freedom from eye drops with a subsequent high quality of life. Postoperative complications occur more frequently, but usually heal spontaneously or can be treated adequately and safely by surgery; however, TE requires intensive postoperative care, which should not be neglected. Repeated surgery due to insufficient IOP reduction is less frequent compared to other forms of glaucoma surgery.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Strzalkowska, Alicja UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Dietlein, Thomas UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Erb, Carl UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0001-6041-1264 UNSPECIFIED Hoffmann, Esther M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-670116
DOI:	10.1007/s00347-022-01720-5
Journal or Publication Title:	Ophthalmologie
Volume:	119
Number:	10
Page Range:	S. 1000 - 1006
Date:	2022
Publisher:	SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Place of Publication:	HEIDELBERG
ISSN:	2731-7218
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language QUALITY-OF-LIFE; OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA; RISK-FACTORS; DEEP SCLERECTOMY; FOLLOW-UP; COMPLICATIONS; CANALOPLASTY; SURGERY; OUTCOMES; IMPLANT Multiple languages Ophthalmology Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/67011