TABLE 5.
Summary of Complications
| Complication | SGDD (N=22) | CPC (N=19) |
|---|---|---|
| Hyphema | 2 | 0 |
| Persistent hypotony | 2 | 0 |
| Choroidal effusion | 1 | 0 |
| Cystoid/diabetic macular edema progression | 2 | 3 |
| Primary tube complications | 2 | 0 |
| Cataract progression | 0 | 3 |
| Macular hole | 0 | 1 |
| Herpes simplex keratitis | 1 | 0 |
| Ectropion | 1 | 0 |
| Second tube migration anteriorly | 1 | 0 |
| Vitreous occluding SGDD | 1 | 0 |
| Intraocular lens dislocation | 1 | 0 |
| Phacodonesis | 0 | 1 |
| Total complications (P=0.29*) | 14 | 8 |
*
Obtained from Poisson regression analysis.
CPC indicates cyclophotocoagulation; SGDD, second glaucoma drainage device.