Single stage insertion of the Molteno tube for glaucoma and modifications to reduce postoperative hypotony.
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- 1 November 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in British Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 72 (11) , 846-851
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.72.11.846
Abstract
Severe glaucoma was controlled in all 13 cases following insertion of a Molteno drain in a single stage procedure. One eye required a repeat operation. A modified technique to minimise early postoperative hypotony and prevent flat anterior chambers is described.Keywords
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