Use of Autologous Oral Mucosa Transplant to Treat Conjunctival Necrosis and Leakage after Trabeculectomy

Background

Trabeculectomy is the most commonly performed filtration surgery. Although it is relatively easy to perform and effectively lowers intraocular pressure, it is not always without complications. To prevent scarring, mitomycin C is sometimes used as an adjunct, which can additionally lead to an increased incidence of ocular hypotony due to thinner and leaking blebs [1]. Treatment options for late-onset bleb leakage and overfiltration include a multitude of surgical and nonsurgical procedures.

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