Efficacy of Ahmed and Baerveldt glaucoma drainage device implantation in the pediatric population: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Survey of ophthalmology Vol. 68; no. 4; pp. 578 - 590
• Main Authors: Stallworth, Jeannette Y., O'Brien, Kieran S., Han, Ying, Oatts, Julius T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.07.2023
• Subjects: Ahmed glaucoma valve; Baerveldt glaucoma implant; Child; Childhood glaucoma; Follow-Up Studies; Glaucoma - surgery; Glaucoma drainage device; Glaucoma Drainage Implants; Humans; Intraocular Pressure; Postoperative Complications - surgery; Prosthesis Implantation; Retrospective Studies; Systematic review and meta-analysis; Trabeculectomy; Treatment Outcome; Childhood glaucoma; Glaucoma drainage device; Baerveldt glaucoma implant; Ahmed glaucoma valve; Systematic review and meta-analysis

Glaucoma drainage devices (GDD) are increasingly utilized in the management of childhood glaucoma. This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the efficacy of first-time Ahmed or Baerveldt implantation in children. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched for relevant English-languag...