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Presentation type	E-poster
Title	Complete regrowth of the iris pigmentary epithelium after trabeculectomy

Purpose	To present the case of a 63 years-old woman who developed complete regrowth of the iris pigmentary epithelium (IPE) after trabeculectomy (TE).
Methods	Case report (with supporting pictures).
Results	The patient underwent TE for secondary glaucoma, the surgery and postoperative course being unremarkable. However, four months later, she presented with a flat bleb, an intraocular pressure (IOP) of 50 mmHg and anterior chamber (AC) inflammation. We observed IPE regrowth, obstructing the iridectomy and the scleral flap opening. An AC tap and a blood sample were collected, and YAG-laser performed on the new tissue. We prescribed anti-inflammatory drops and eye massages. Six months after TE, the iridectomy opening and the scleral flap aperture were clear, the AC quiet and the IOP low without medication. Both AC tap and blood analysis were unconclusive.
Conclusion	Iris regrowth has already been described after laser periferal iridotomy. Its causes are unknown, although intraocular inflammation seems to be crucial. However, to our knowledge, there is no previous reported case of IPE regrowth after TE.
Conflict of interest	No

Authors 1

Last name	DUGAUQUIER
Initials	A
Department	Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam
City	Rotterdam

Authors 2

Last name	BEUGNIES
Initials	E
Department	HUB - Hôpital Erasme
City	Bruxelles

Authors 3

Last name	GRIGORAS
Initials	O
Department	Hôpital Civil Marie Curie
City	Charleroi

Authors 4

Last name	EHONGO BIDIME
Initials	A
Department	HUB - Hôpital Erasme
City	Bruxelles