Table 5.
Comparison of postoperative complications and incidence of re-injection of anti-VEGF medications in the two groups [n; Percentage (%)]
| UCP group (%) | AGV group(%) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n, (%) | 40 | 40 | |
| Hypotony | 0(0%) | 6(15%) | 0.026 |
| Hyphema | 1(2.5%) | 3(7.5%) | 0.615 |
| Conjunctival hyperemia | 10(25%) | 12 (30%) | 0.803 |
| Corneal edema | 6(15%) | 8(20%) | 0.770 |
| Tube obstruction | 0(0%) | 4(10%) | 0.116 |
| Choroidal effusion | 1(2.5%) | 5(12.5%) | 0.201 |
| Suprachoroidal hemorrhage | 0(0%) | 2(5%) | 0.494 |
| Uveitis | 0(0%) | 3(7.5%) | 0.241 |
| Anti-VEGF medications | 3(7.5%) | 4(10%) | > 0.05 |
| Valve exposure | 0(%) | 3(7.5%) | 0.241 |
UCP = Ultrasound cycloplasty; AGV = Ahmed glaucoma valve; VEGF = Vascular endothelial growth factor