Long tube implants in the management of glaucoma.
The design, surgical insertion and results of a plastic draining implant for severe glaucoma are reported. The need for pharmacological control of bleb inflammation is stressed and the favourable long-term outlook for patients with such implants is discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002283:Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012590:Sclera