Scleral patch graft calcification and erosion following Molteno implant surgery.
A case of dystrophic calcification of a scleral patch graft and conjunctival tissue erosion 17 years following the implantation ofa Molteno drainage device is described.
Department of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, USA.
David J
DJ
Palmer
Christian S
CS
Klein
Deepak P
DP
Edward
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D018465:Molteno Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012590:Sclera / Q000637:transplantation*; D015422:Scleral Diseases / Q000209:etiology*