Split-conjunctival grafts for double-head pterygium.
Indian J Ophthalmol
;
2005 Mar; 53(1): 53-5
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-71298
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To describe the technique of split-conjunctival grafts (SCG) for double-head pterygia and to evaluate its postoperative outcome.METHOD:
A retrospective analysis of seven eyes with primary double-head pterygium was done. All eyes received pterygium excision with split-conjunctival grafts harvested from the superior quadrant. All patients were followed up for recurrence of the lesion and incidence of complications.RESULTS:
No recurrence was noted with a mean follow-up of 17.7 +/- 6 months.CONCLUSION:
Split-conjunctival graft is a useful procedure for double-head pterygium.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pterygium
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Retrospective Studies
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Treatment Outcome
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Conjunctiva
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Adult
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Middle Aged
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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