Visualization of aqueous shunt position and patency using anterior segment optical coherence tomography.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_C57103C0C791
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Visualization of aqueous shunt position and patency using anterior segment optical coherence tomography.
Journal
American journal of ophthalmology
Author(s)
Sarodia U., Sharkawi E., Hau S., Barton K.
ISSN
0002-9394
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2007
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
143
Number
6
Pages
1054-1056
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe the use of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) to clarify the position and patency of aqueous shunt devices in the anterior chamber of eyes where corneal edema or tube position does not permit a satisfactory view. DESIGN: Noncomparative observational case series. METHODS: Four cases are reported in which aqueous shunt malposition or obstruction was suspected but the shunt could not be seen on clinical examination. The patients underwent AS-OCT to identify the position and patency of the shunt tip. RESULTS: In each case, AS-OCT provided data regarding tube position and/or patency that could not be obtained by slit-lamp examination or by gonioscopy that influenced management. CONCLUSIONS: AS-OCT can be used to visualize anterior chamber tubes in the presence of corneal edema that precludes an adequate view or in cases where the tube is retracted into the cornea. In such cases, AS-OCT is useful in identifying shunt patency and position, which helps guide clinical decision making.
Keywords
Adolescent, Aged, Anterior Chamber/pathology, Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological, Eye Foreign Bodies/diagnosis, Female, Glaucoma/surgery, Glaucoma Drainage Implants, Humans, Intraocular Pressure, Male, Middle Aged, Prosthesis Failure, Tomography, Optical Coherence/methods
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