Human Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Treatment of Fungal Ulcer
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 407-413, 2001.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-218754
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Various studies on amniotic membrane transplantation for ocular surface reconstruction have been reported. To investigate the effect of human amniotic membrane transplantation on corneal fungal ulcer, we reviewed the records of four fungal ulcer patients.METHODS:
Human amniotic membranes were transplanted to the diseased corneas under topical anesthesia within 12 hours.RESULTS:
After the mean observation period of 8.5 months, cornea was stabilized in all eyes. No aggravation or rejection were observed. Secondary penetrating keratoplasty was performed in 2 cases.CONCLUSION:
Amniotic membrane transplantation may be effective to promote corneal wound healing in refractory fungal ulcer and considered as a useful treatment prior to corneal transplantation.
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Main subject:
Ulcer
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Wound Healing
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Corneal Transplantation
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Keratoplasty, Penetrating
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Cornea
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Amnion
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Anesthesia
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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