[External route trabeculotomy combined with trabeculectomy in the treatment of congenital glaucoma].

27 patients (52 eyes) with congenital glaucoma, aged 45 days to 6 years, were performed external route trabeculotomy in combination with trabeculectomy. In the follow-up of 23 patients (45 eyes) for 4 to 48 months, the IOP was controlled in 93.4%. The operation was safe with little complication. The surgical technique and postoperative management were discussed.