title: Intraocular suture ligature to reduce hypotony following Molteno seton implantation.
abstract: We describe a technique of internal suture ligation of the tube of the Molteno seton to prevent hypotony in the immediate postoperative period, without risking infection or inflammation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, NY 10003.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Liebmann
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ritch
mesh_terms: D001082:Aqueous Humor / Q000502:physiology; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013536:Suture Techniques