Preclinical Investigation of Ab Interno Trabeculectomy Using a Novel Dual-Blade Device
Preclinical Investigation of Ab Interno Trabeculectomy Using a Novel Dual-Blade Device
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ajo.2012.09.023
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发表时间:
2013-03-01
影响因子:
4.2
通讯作者:
Kahook, Malik Y.
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作者:
Seibold, Leonard K.;Soohoo, Jeffrey R.;Kahook, Malik Y.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of a novel ab interno trabeculectomy device on human trabecular meshwork (TM).DESIGN: Laboratory evaluation.METHODS: The TM from human cadaveric corneal rim tissue was incised using 3 instruments: (1) novel dual-blade device; (2) microvitreoretinal (MVR) blade; and (3) Trabectome. Tissue samples underwent histologic processing and comparative analyses. Subsequently, human eye perfusion studies were performed to evaluate intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effects of each device. Main outcome measures were degree of TM removal by histology and IOP in a perfusion model.RESULTS: The MVR blade exhibited minimal removal of TM and obvious injury to the adjacent sclera. The Trabectome removed a large portion of the central TM, but leaflets of residual tissue remained and thermal injury was noted in all samples. The dual-blade device achieved a more complete removal of TM without injury to surrounding tissues. All devices resulted in statistically significant lowering of IOP during perfusion model studies. MVR blade treatment across 170.0 +/- 14.1 degrees of TM resulted in a decrease of IOP from 18.5 +/- 1.9 mm Hg to 12.8 +/- 2.2 mm Hg (P < .01). Trabectome treatment across 117.5 +/- 12.6 degrees resulted in a decrease of IOP from 18.8 +/- 1.7 mm Hg to 11.3 +/- 1.0 mm Hg (P < .01). Dual-blade device treatment across 157.5 +/- 26.3 degrees resulted in a decrease of IOP from 18.3 +/- 3.0 mm Hg to 11.0 +/- 2.2 mm Hg (P < .01).CONCLUSIONS: The novel dual-blade device demonstrated a more complete removal of TM without residual TM leaflets or damage to surrounding tissues and significantly reduced IOP in a human eye perfusion model. (Am J Ophthalmol 2013;155:524-529. (C) 2013 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)