Table 5 Postoperative complications in XEN and NPDS eyes
Complication | XEN (n = 47 eyes) | NPDS (n = 58 eyes) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Choroidal detachment | 0 | 1 (1.7) | 0.91 |
Leak/dehiscence | 1 (2.1) | 2 (3.5) | 0.69 |
Conjunctival suture | 0 | 2 (3.5) | 0.20 |
Goniopuncture | 24 (41.4) | ||
2nd surgery | 2 (4.3) | 2 (3.5) | 0.82 |
NPDS | 2 (4.3) | 0 | |
Trabeculectomy | 0 | 1 (1.7) | |
Trans-scleral cyclodiode laser | 0 | 1 (1.7) | |
Use of aqueous suppressant for suspected bleb encapsulation | 7 (14.9) | ||
Iris incarceration | 1 (2.1) | 3 (5.2) | 0.42 |
Bleb revision surgery | 1 (2.1) | 1 (1.7) | 0.88 |