title: Paired parallel locking forceps.
abstract: We describe an instrument used to prevent contact between an antimetabolite and the conjunctiva-Tenon's wound edge in filtering surgery. Paired parallel locking forceps were used to keep the everted conjunctival-Tenon's wound edge from touching the antimetabolite sponge during limbal-based filtering surgery while enabling manipulation of the antimetabolite sponge. This allows the surgeon to more easily avoid the conjunctival edge, making antimetabolite touch easier and safer.
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Nevyas
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nevyas-Wallace
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Choe
mesh_terms: D000477:Alkylating Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004867:Equipment Design; D018463:Filtering Surgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016685:Mitomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D015503:Surgical Sponges; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D000477:Alkylating Agents; D016685:Mitomycin