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102. Jahrestagung der DOG

Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft e. V.

23. bis 26.09.2004, Berlin

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Antimetabolites and other concepts for wound healing modulation in glaucoma surgery : prospective studies

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  • corresponding author F. Grehn - Universitäts-Augenklinik Würzburg
  • G. Schlunck - Universitäts-Augenklinik Würzburg
  • T. Meyer-ter-Vehn - Universitäts-Augenklinik Würzburg
  • G. Karasheva - Universitäts-Augenklinik Würzburg
  • I. Wimmer - Universitäts-Augenklinik Würzburg

Evidenzbasierte Medizin - Anspruch und Wirklichkeit. 102. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft. Berlin, 23.-26.09.2004. Düsseldorf, Köln: German Medical Science; 2004. Doc04dogSO.02.06

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Published: September 22, 2004

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The use of the antimetabolites Mitomycin C (MMC) and 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is well established for complicated glaucomas in prospective randomized trials. The principal use in every glaucoma operation, however, is not generally accepted. The comparison between MMC and 5-FU shows equal efficacy in the preliminary data of a prospective study. New concepts of wound healing modulation are being investigated with an antibody against Transforming Growth Factor β-2 (TGFβ2) in a prospective randomized study. Further concepts of wound healing modulation are being tested in prospective studies.