Late hypotony after cataract extraction due to a scleral fistula: a technique for surgical correction

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers. 1998 Feb;29(2):140-3.

Abstract

The authors report the use of a surgical procedure for the correction of a scleral fistula in a patient with late hypotony after cataract surgery. Trephination of necrotic tissue lining the scleral fistula with a double scleral patch technique was performed. Four months later, the patient's vision had improved to 20/40, with improvement of the macular folds and an intraocular pressure of 10 mm Hg. The authors conclude that the use of a double-patching technique is effective in the repair of scleral fistulas. The technique allows one to avoid more risky repair procedures that involve a greater area of tissue excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cataract Extraction / adverse effects*
  • Fistula / complications
  • Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Fistula / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Male
  • Ocular Hypotension / diagnostic imaging
  • Ocular Hypotension / etiology*
  • Ocular Hypotension / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Scleral Diseases / complications
  • Scleral Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Scleral Diseases / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Ultrasonography
  • Visual Acuity