Microcatheter-Assisted Circumferential Trabeculotomy versus Conventional Trabeculotomy for the Treatment of Childhood Glaucoma: A Meta-analysis
Joint Authors
Li, Ping
Ling, Ling
Xing, Yiqiao
Ji, Kaibao
Zhou, Wentian
Yu, Yifeng
Hu, Zhe
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The aim of the current meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy of microcatheter-assisted circumferential trabeculotomy (Group 1) with that of conventional trabeculotomy (Group 2) for the treatment of childhood glaucoma.
Methods.
Published studies were systematically searched via the Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases.
Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for dichotomous variables.
Mean±the standard deviation, mean difference, and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for continuous variables.
Heterogeneity was assessed.
Random effects modeling and RevMan version 5.30 were used to analyze the data.
Results.
Five eligible studies were included in the meta-analysis.
Mean postoperative intraocular pressures were significantly lower in Group 1 than in Group 2 at 3 months (P=0.03), 6 months (P=0.03), and 12 months (P=0.007) postoperatively.
The complete success rates were higher in Group 1 than in Group 2 at 3 months (P=0.008), 6 months (P=0.01), and 12 months (P=0.004) postoperatively, as were the respective qualified success rates (P=0.04, P=0.0007, and P=0.001).
The pooled estimate indicated lower antiglaucoma medication use in Group 1, especially at 1 month postoperatively (P=0.003).
Conclusions.
Microcatheter-assisted circumferential trabeculotomy resulted in excellent intraocular pressure control, higher success rates, and the utilization of less medication than conventional trabeculotomy for childhood glaucoma.
Therefore, microcatheter-assisted circumferential trabeculotomy may be recommended as the initial procedure for the treatment of childhood glaucoma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ling, Ling& Ji, Kaibao& Li, Ping& Hu, Zhe& Xing, Yiqiao& Yu, Yifeng…[et al.]. 2020. Microcatheter-Assisted Circumferential Trabeculotomy versus Conventional Trabeculotomy for the Treatment of Childhood Glaucoma: A Meta-analysis. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1133402
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ling, Ling…[et al.]. Microcatheter-Assisted Circumferential Trabeculotomy versus Conventional Trabeculotomy for the Treatment of Childhood Glaucoma: A Meta-analysis. BioMed Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1133402
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ling, Ling& Ji, Kaibao& Li, Ping& Hu, Zhe& Xing, Yiqiao& Yu, Yifeng…[et al.]. Microcatheter-Assisted Circumferential Trabeculotomy versus Conventional Trabeculotomy for the Treatment of Childhood Glaucoma: A Meta-analysis. BioMed Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1133402
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1133402