COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF USING EX-PRESS DRAINAGE DEVICE AND POLYMER MICRO SHUNT «REPER-NN» MANUFACTURED IN RUSSIA IN PRIMARY OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA SURGERY
Abstract
Purpose of the study was to analyze and compare the outcomes of implantation of polymer micro shunt «Reper-NN» manufactured in Russia and «Ex-PRESS» shunt in surgical treatment of open-angle glaucoma. Material and methods. The results of treating 74 patients with open-angle glaucoma were analyzed. All patients were divided into 2 groups: group I consisted of 48 patients underwent micro shunt «Ex-PRESS» implantation, group II with 26 patients underwent Russian polymer micro shunt implantation. The control criteria in the early and remote postoperative period were: Maklakov tonometry, visual acuity, computer perimetry. Results and discussion. The significant reduction in intraocular pressure compared with the preoperative level has been achieved in the early and remote period as a result of implanting both shunts. The implantation simplicity and design features of polymer micro shunt «Reper-NN» provided with the relatively similar to «Ex-PRESS» shunt risks of complications such as postoperative hypotonia and ciliochoroidal detachment. Thus, the first experience of using Russian manufactured polymer shunt showed the sufficient efficacy and safety in primary open-angle glaucoma surgery and allowed recommending its further application in clinical practice.
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ReferencesFabrikantov O.L. – doctor of medical sciences, director, head of ophthalmological department, email: naukatmb@mail.ru
