Table 5.
Comparison of complete vs incomplete surgical success
| Variable | Complete | Incomplete | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | 17 (56.7%) | 13 (43.3%) | |
| Age at TAE (months) | 11.79 ± 3.84 | 9.37 ± 3.81 | 0.469 |
| Follow-up (months) | 71.74 ± 12.69 | 90.41 ± 18.02 | 0.381 |
| Initial C:D | 0.54 ± 0.06 | 0.57 ± 0.06 | 0.678 |
| Final C:D | 0.36 ± 0.03 | 0.61 ± 0.56 | <0.001* |
| ΔC:D | −0.16 ± 0.04 | +0.01 ± 0.07 | 0.028* |
| Initial IOP (mmHg) | 32.07 ± 1.67 | 32.27 ± 1.32 | 0.926 |
| Final IOP (mmHg) | 16.12 ± 0.59 | 17.31 ± 0.84 | 0.245 |
| ΔIOP (mmHg) | −16.13 ± 1.66 | −14.96 ± 1.53 | 0.612 |
| Corneal diameter (mm) | 13.38 ± 0.22 | 12.91 ± 0.24 | 0.148 |
Notes:
P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Abbreviations: TAE, trabeculotomy ab externo; C:D, cup-to-disk ratio; IOP, intraocular pressure.