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Br J Ophthalmol 2006;90:501-505 doi:10.1136/bjo.2005.079087
  • Surgical techniques

Outcome of graft free Molteno tube insertion

  1. J K Leong1,
  2. P McCluskey1,
  3. S Lightman2 and
  4. H M A Towler23
  1. 1Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
  2. 2Department of Clinical Ophthalmology, Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
  3. 3Department of Ophthalmology, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, UK
  1. Correspondence to: Peter McCluskey 357 Beamish Street, Campsie, NSW 2194 Australia; iritis{at}ozemail.com.au
  • Accepted 3 December 2005

Abstract

Aims: To determine the long term outcome of Molteno implants inserted using a modified surgical technique that eliminates the need for a donor scleral graft.

Methods: Retrospective case series involving a medical record analysis of 35 consecutive patients undergoing first Molteno implant surgery for refractory glaucoma. The main outcomes included life table analysis of intraocular pressure control following surgery and frequency of intraoperative and postoperative complications.

Results: There were no complications related specifically to the modified method of tube placement. Medium term intraocular pressure control was similar to other series.

Conclusions: This simplified method for the insertion of Molteno implants eliminates the need for a donor scleral graft while maintaining the implant’s ability to control intraocular pressure.

Notes

  • Competing interests: none declared

  • Ethics approval: Ethics approval for this study was obtained from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Ethics Review Committee, Camperdown, Sydney, Australia.

Responses to this article

  • Scleral tunnel for Molteno implant insertion
    • Sunil P Deokule,
    • Professor ACB Molteno
    Br J Ophthalmol published online July 29, 2009

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