title: Single stage insertion of the Molteno tube for glaucoma and modifications to reduce postoperative hypotony.
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.
authors.affiliation: West of England Eye Infirmary, Exeter.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Hoare Nairne
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sherwood
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Rich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D015355:Glaucoma, Neovascular / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants