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MeSH Heading: Molteno Implants
Tree Number(s): E07.695.250.500
Unique ID: D018465
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018465
Scope Note: Devices implanted to control intraocular pressure by allowing aqueous fluid to drain from the anterior chamber. (Hoffman, Pocket Glossary of Ophthalmologic Terminology, 1989)
Entry Term(s): Implants, Molteno; Molteno Shunts
Previous Indexing: Glaucoma/surgery (1980-1994); Implants, Artificial (1980-1994)
Public MeSH Note: 95
History Note: 95
Date Introduced: 1995/01/01
Last Updated: 1998/06/10

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