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Efficacy and safety of deep sclerectomy in childhood glaucoma in Saudi Arabia.
Saleh Ali Al-Obeidan Essam El-Din Ahmed Osman Ahmed Salah Dewedar Philippe Kestelyn Ahmed Mousa

Acta Ophthalmol

February 2014

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of deep sclerectomy in childhood glaucoma.

Methods: A prospective cohort of 120 children presenting with glaucoma to King Abdul Aziz University Hospital (KAUH) was subjected to nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy surgery (NPDS). Eventually, 57 patients had macro perforation and converted to penetrating deep sclerectomy (PDS).

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Saleh Ali Al-Obeidan"

  • Author Saleh Ali Al-Obeidan's research primarily focuses on the surgical management of childhood glaucoma, specifically evaluating the efficacy and safety of deep sclerectomy procedures.
  • In his 2014 study published in Acta Ophthalmol, he investigated a cohort of 120 children undergoing nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) at King Abdul Aziz University Hospital, noting a significant conversion rate to penetrating deep sclerectomy (PDS) due to macro perforations.
  • The findings highlight the complexities and challenges associated with surgical interventions in pediatric glaucoma, contributing valuable insights into optimizing treatment strategies for this vulnerable population.

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