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Application of 5-Fluorouracil-Polycaprolactone Sustained-Release Film in Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation Inhibits Postoperative Bleb Scarring in Rabbit Eyes.

Abstract
This study was designed to investigate whether 5-fluorouracil (5-Fu)-polycaprolactone sustained-release film in Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation inhibits postoperative bleb scarring in rabbit eyes. Eighteen New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups (A, B and C; n = 6 per group). Group A received combined 5-Fu-polycaprolactone sustained-release film application and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation, group B received local infiltration of 5-Fu and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation, and group C received Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation. Postoperative observations were made of the anterior segment, intraocular pressure, central anterior chamber depth, blebs, drainage tube, and accompanying ciliary body detachment. The pathology of the blebs and surrounding tissues were observed at month 3 postoperatively. We revealed that the 5-Fu-polycaprolactone sustained-release film maintained a release concentration range of 13.7 ± 0.12 to 37.41 ± 0.47 μg/ml over three months in vitro. Postoperatively, diffuse blebs with ridges were found in all eyes in group A, two blebs were observed in group B, and no bleb formation was present in group C. The postoperative central anterior chamber depth in group A was significantly less than that of the other two groups. The postoperative intraocular pressure of group A stabilized at 6.33-8.67 mmHg, whereas that of group C gradually remained at 7.55-10.02 mmHg. The histopathology showed that the fibrous tissue thickness of the blebs in group A was significantly thinner than that of the other groups. We conclude that the 5-Fu-polycaprolactone sustained-release film had a sustained drug release effect, which promoted the inhibition of bleb scarring after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation.
AuthorsXiu-Zeng Bi, Wei-Hua Pan, Xin-Ping Yu, Zong-Ming Song, Zeng-Jin Ren, Min Sun, Cong-Hui Li, Kai-Hui Nan
JournalPloS one (PLoS One) Vol. 10 Issue 11 Pg. e0141467 ( 2015) ISSN: 1932-6203 [Electronic] United States
PMID26579716 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Polyesters
  • polycaprolactone
  • Fluorouracil
Topics
  • Animals
  • Anterior Eye Segment (pathology, surgery)
  • Cicatrix (etiology, pathology, prevention & control)
  • Delayed-Action Preparations (chemistry, pharmacology)
  • Fluorouracil (chemistry, pharmacology)
  • Glaucoma (pathology, surgery, therapy)
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants
  • Intraocular Pressure (drug effects)
  • Polyesters (chemistry)
  • Postoperative Complications (prevention & control)
  • Rabbits
  • Tonometry, Ocular
  • Treatment Outcome

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