Table 10.
Intraoperative complications by treatment group
| n (%) | Overall | AGV | BGI | p (Fisher exact) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyphema | 22 (8%) | 8 (6%) | 14 (11%) | 0.18 |
| Supra-choroidal hemorrhage |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scleral perforation |
1 (0.4%) | 1 (1%) | 0 | 1.00 |
| Other complication |
5 (2%) | 2 (1%)a | 3 (2%)b | 0.68 |
| Any complication | 27 (10%) | 11 (8%) | 16 (12%) | 0.31 |
a
capsule over previous trabeculectomy opened and aqueous percolated through conjunctival hole;
b
leakage from a preexisting corneal graft
AGV = Ahmed Glaucoma Valve; BGI = Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant