Migration of reticulated hyaluronic acid implant [SK-GEL] following deep sclerectomy

Int Ophthalmol. 2010 Jun;30(3):329-31. doi: 10.1007/s10792-009-9325-8. Epub 2009 Oct 22.

Abstract

A new complication after deep sclerectomy with implant is presented as a case report. A 42-year-old male with uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma underwent nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) with an SK-GEL implant in his left eye. Two months after surgery the implant was noted to migrate into the subconjunctival space. Seven months later the implant was stable in the new position without complication. Implant migration into the subconjunctival space is a possible complication of NPDS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Foreign-Body Migration*
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Sclera / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Trabeculectomy / adverse effects
  • Visual Fields

Substances

  • Hyaluronic Acid