A newer technique for glaucoma tube trimming.
Long silicone glaucoma tubes within the anterior chamber are frequently detrimental to the corneal endothelium and other anterior chamber structures. Tube shortening often involves extensive and potentially complicated surgery that requires tube removal and reinsertion. A new technique is described for trimming the silicone tube in situ. Besides permitting tube length modification within the anterior chamber, it also decreases operative time substantially. A representative case is described.
Asrani
Sanjay
S
Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. astran002@mc.duke.edu
Herndon
Leon
L
Allingham
R Rand
RR
D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000601:surgery; D001082:Aqueous Humor / Q000378:metabolism; D020327:Glaucoma Drainage Implants; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers