Single stage insertion of the Molteno tube for glaucoma and modifications to reduce postoperative hypotony.
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.
Hoare Nairne
J E
JE
West of England Eye Infirmary, Exeter.
Sherwood
D
D
Jacob
J S
JS
Rich
W J
WJ
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