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Primary viscocanalostomy versus trabeculectomy in white patients with open-angle glaucoma: A randomized clinical trial.
Author: JacobiP, Jonescu-CuypersC, KonenW, KrieglsteinG
Original Abstract of the Article :
PURPOSE: To compare viscocanalostomy, a nonpenetrating procedure for glaucoma treatment, with trabeculectomy. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty white subjects (20 eyes) with open-angle glaucoma with no history of surgery were enrolled. METHODS: Ten subjects were randomly a...See full text at original site
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https://doi.org/10.1016/s0161-6420(00)00514-5
データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)
Primary Viscocanalostomy Versus Trabeculectomy in White Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This [clinical trial] delves into the realm of [glaucoma] treatment, comparing the effectiveness of two surgical procedures: [viscocanalostomy] and [trabeculectomy]. The study focuses on [white patients] with [open-angle glaucoma] and aims to determine which procedure provides a more favorable outcome in terms of [intraocular pressure] reduction. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge surrounding the most effective surgical approaches for [glaucoma] management.
Trabeculectomy Outperforms Viscocanalostomy
The [clinical trial] results demonstrate that [trabeculectomy] is more effective than [viscocanalostomy] in lowering [intraocular pressure] in [white patients] with [open-angle glaucoma]. This finding highlights the importance of considering the specific characteristics of the patient and the nature of their [glaucoma] when choosing the most appropriate surgical approach. Further research is needed to confirm these findings in a larger and more diverse patient population.
Navigating the Desert of Glaucoma Treatment
The desert of [glaucoma] treatment is vast and complex, with many different approaches available. This research provides valuable insights into the relative effectiveness of two surgical procedures: [viscocanalostomy] and [trabeculectomy]. The study's findings suggest that [trabeculectomy] may be a more effective option for [white patients] with [open-angle glaucoma]. As we continue to explore the desert of [glaucoma] research, we must strive to find the most effective and least invasive treatments for our patients.
Dr.Camel's Conclusion
This study, like a camel caravan traversing the challenging terrain of [glaucoma] treatment, has unearthed valuable insights into the comparative effectiveness of two surgical procedures. The findings suggest that [trabeculectomy] may be a more effective option for [white patients] with [open-angle glaucoma]. As we continue our journey through the desert of [glaucoma] research, we must remain committed to finding the most effective and least invasive treatments for our patients.
Date :
- Date Completed 2001-03-15
- Date Revised 2022-12-07
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