[Long-term results of the treatment of glaucoma in children].

Abstract

We have studied among 192 patients affected by congenital glaucoma the long term efficacy of 4 interventions. Elliot's trophination, iridencleisis, goniotomy, trabeculotomy. Trabeculotomy gives the best results and is the most suitable intervention in congenital glaucoma.

• Authors: J C Dascotte, R Asseman, J C Huron, T Houliez
• Journal: Bulletin des societes d'ophtalmologie de France (Bull Soc Ophtalmol Fr) Vol. 89 Issue 11 Pg. 1269-71 (Nov 1989) ISSN: 0081-1270 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Résultats à long terme du traitement chirurgical du glaucome infantile.
• PMID: 2630130 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child
• Evaluation Studies as Topic
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Glaucoma (congenital, surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Reoperation
• Trabeculectomy