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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
11
pubmed:dateCreated
1988-12-19
pubmed:abstractText
A study was performed to examine the effect of a localized and sustained delivery of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on the success of glaucoma filtration surgery in 18 rabbits in a prospective, randomized, double-masked and placebo-controlled fashion. A bioerodible polyanhydride composed of bis (p-carboxyphenoxy) propane and sebacic acid was used as the drug carrier. The polymer and 5-FU (20% by weight) were compressed into 3 mm diameter discs, 1 mm thick. The polymer with the 5-FU was randomized to one eye and the fellow eye received the blank polymer. The results showed that intraocular pressures (IOP) were lower in the experimental eyes during the 5th through 17th postoperative days, but eventually both experimental and control eyes returned to preoperative levels. Filtration blebs lasted longer in experimental eyes when compared to control eyes. Implant disappearance occurred after IOP elevations and bleb failure. Eventually, the filtration surgery failed in both the experimental and control rabbit eyes.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0146-0404
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
29
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1692-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1988
pubmed:articleTitle
The use of bioerodible polymers and 5-fluorouracil in glaucoma filtration surgery.
pubmed:affiliation
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine 90024-1771.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't