[Temporary filencleisis as an operation of glaucoma (author's transl)].

This report concerns temporary filencleisis by means of an absorbable thread as a conjunctival covered procedure in 46 eyes, and as a scleral covered procedure in 104 eyes. The scleral covered method has the advantage of more reliable pressure regulation. In addition, during the course of the cure fewer complications (anterior chamber problems) were observed. The period of observation averaged two to three years. Regulation of pressure was achieved by the scleral covered procedure in 89% of the cases, although in 50% of the cases only in combination with subsequent local medication. Vision, postoperative corneal astigmatism and the effect of the number of threads employed in suturing the scleral flap on the healing process and on postoperative suppression of tension are discussed.