Table 4.
Summary of reported adverse events after Xen and MicroShunt implantations during follow‐up
| Xen (n = 41) | MicroShunt (n = 41) | |
|---|---|---|
| Early postoperative complications | ||
| Hypotony ≤ 5 mmHg at anytime | 10 (24%) | 16 (39%) |
| Hypotony requiring reformation of AC | 2 (5%) | 1 (2%) |
| Early (micro)hyphema | 9 (22%) | 8 (20%) |
| Choroidal detachment | 1 (2%) | 1 (2%) |
| Late postoperative complications | ||
| Hypotony | 3 (8%) | 0 |
| Ptosis | 0 | 1 (2%) |
| Curling of stent | 6 (15%) | 0 |
| Tube occlusion | 0 | 1 (2%) |
| Migration of stent | 1 (2%) | 0 |
Data are presented in no. (%) Late postoperative complications are considered > 1 month after the surgery.