Lisätietoa aiheesta

Shunts with or without valves

Lisätietoa aiheesta
28.3.2023
Glaucoma Working Group

During 1–3 years follow-up the efficacy of various shunts seems similar. During one-year follow-up, shunts without valves induce lower IOP than those with valves. However, the risk of complications and additional surgery seems higher.

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