Intraocular suture ligature to reduce hypotony following Molteno seton implantation

J Liebmann; R Ritch

Intraocular suture ligature to reduce hypotony following Molteno seton implantation

Ophthalmic Surg. 1992 Jan;23(1):51-2.

Authors

J Liebmann¹, R Ritch

Affiliation

¹ Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, NY 10003.

PMID: 1574270

Abstract

We describe a technique of internal suture ligation of the tube of the Molteno seton to prevent hypotony in the immediate postoperative period, without risking infection or inflammation.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Aqueous Humor / physiology
Drainage
Humans
Intraocular Pressure
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
Prostheses and Implants*
Suture Techniques*