[Tectonic keratoplasty in the case of infected Elliot's trephination]

A case is reported with respect to the method concerning the treatment of late infection of the filtering blebs after anti-glaucoma surgical procedures. The infected conjunctival flap and the adjoining scleral tissue was excised with the help of a tectonic keratoplasty and the defect was made watertight in the region of the cornea with a running suture and in the region of the sclera with single sutures. In the case reported the tectonic keratoplasty healed up without any complications. The intraocular pressure remained normal. The indication leading to this operation after a late infection of glaucoma filtering blebs is especially reserved for cases in which the conjunctival flap is unmoveable.