Posterior migration of Ahmed glaucoma valve tube in a patient with Reiger anomaly: a case report

[摘要] BackgroundTo describe, a yet non-documented complication of GDI surgery (glaucoma drainage incision surgery) - anterior to posterior segment migration of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) tube.Case PresentationWe report a young 9 year old boy, diagnosed with refractory glaucoma with Reiger anomaly. History included of poor vision in both eyes, left more than right with glare since childhood. He underwent GDI surgery with AGV implantation following which he developed posterior migration of AGV tube. The detailed ocular history, ophthalmic findings, clinical course, surgical management and development of the posterior tube migration is discussed.ConclusionPosterior Migration of AGV tube has yet not been described. Also there is a role of expectant management of the complication in this case as evidenced by the benign course of events.

[发布日期] 2010-09-17

[关键词] Glaucoma;Dorzolamide;Ahmed Glaucoma Valve;Late Postoperative Complication;Glaucoma Drainage Device