Effect of Topical Mitomycin C on Glaucoma Filtration Surgery in Monkeys

Louis R. Pasquale, Diane Thibault, Mary Ellen Dorman-Pease, Harry A. Quigley, Henry D. Jampel

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Abstract

In this study, an experimental model of glaucoma filtration surgery was used to evaluate the clinical and histologic effects of a single intraoperative topical application of mitomycin C. Argon laser treatment to the trabecular meshwork produced sustained elevation of intraocular pressure in monkeys. Eight eyes of four animals were randomly assigned to receive topical mitomycin C or balanced salt solution at the time of fullthickness sclerostomy. Surgical success was substantially increased in four of five eyes that received mitomycin C when compared with three eyes that received topical balanced salt solution. Mitomycin C was also effective in prolonging surgical success in two eyes that had previously undergone surgery and failed. No significant ocular toxicity was observed in eyes treated with mitomycin C. Histologic examination of mitomycin Ctreated eyes showed patent sclerostomies and hypocellular, well-formed bleb cavities. A single intraoperative application of mitomycin C has a marked effect on postoperative wound healing after filtration surgery in monkeys.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)14-18
Number of pages5
JournalOphthalmology
Volume99
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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