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The long term results in ninety-six cases of intractable glaucoma managed with the Molteno seton are presented. Over 50% of cases achieved satisfactory intraocular pressure control and visual stabilisation.
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Downes, R., Flanagan, D., Jordan, K. et al. The molteno implant in intractable glaucoma. Eye 2, 250–259 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1988.50
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