title: A newer technique for glaucoma tube trimming.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. astran002@mc.duke.edu
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Asrani
authors.forename: Leon
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Herndon
authors.forename: R Rand
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Allingham
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers