Paralimbal compression suture for Molteno implants.
When a Molteno implant is being inserted, the silicone tube occasionally can be misdirected anteriorly, bringing the end of the tube dangerously close to the corneal endothelium. A paralimbal compression suture of 8-0 nylon may redirect the tube more posteriorly, preventing such contact.
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Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.
D000867:Anterior Chamber; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods*; D016850:Limbus Corneae / Q000601:surgery*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013536:Suture Techniques
D012826:Silicone Elastomers