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Migration of reticulated hyaluronic acid implant [SK-GEL] following deep sclerectomy

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A new complication after deep sclerectomy with implant is presented as a case report. A 42-year-old male with uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma underwent nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) with an SK-GEL implant in his left eye. Two months after surgery the implant was noted to migrate into the subconjunctival space. Seven months later the implant was stable in the new position without complication. Implant migration into the subconjunctival space is a possible complication of NPDS.

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The author thanks Ms Connie B. Unisa-Marfil for secretarial assistance. This work was supported by the Glaucoma Research Chair in Ophthalmology.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Airport Road, P.O. Box 245, Riyadh, 11411, Saudi Arabia

    Saleh A. Al Obeidan

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Al Obeidan, S.A. Migration of reticulated hyaluronic acid implant [SK-GEL] following deep sclerectomy. Int Ophthalmol 30, 329–331 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-009-9325-8

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