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J GlaucomaApril 20177 citations

Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation for the Treatment of Glaucoma in Boston Keratoprosthesis Type II Patient.

Poon Linda Yi-Chieh, Chodosh James, Vavvas Demetrios G, Dohlman Claes H, Chen Teresa C


AI Summary

This case report describes a technique for performing endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) in a Boston Keratoprosthesis Type II patient, offering a surgical option for complex glaucoma.

Abstract

We describe the surgical technique of endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation in a Boston keratoprosthesis type II patient. This patient with ocular cicatricial pemphigoid had pars plana endoscopic cyclophotocoagula through wounds created in the eyelids.


MeSH Terms

Artificial OrgansCiliary BodyCorneaCorneal DiseasesEndoscopyFemaleGlaucomaHumansIntraocular PressureLaser CoagulationMiddle AgedPemphigoid, Benign Mucous MembraneProstheses and Implants

Key Concepts2

The surgical technique of endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) was described for a Boston keratoprosthesis type II patient.

TreatmentCase seriesCase Reportn=1 patientCh28Ch44

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) was performed via pars plana through wounds created in the eyelids in a Boston keratoprosthesis type II patient with ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.

TreatmentCase seriesCase Reportn=1 patientCh23Ch44

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