Preserved amniotic membrane combined with conjunctival autograft transplantation for recurrent symblepharon / 医学研究生学报
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
;
(12)2004.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-588454
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To evaluate the therapeutic effects and value of preserved amniotic membrane combined with conjunctival autograft transplantation for recurrent symblepharon.Methods:
A group of 38 eyes in 38 patients with recurrent symblepharon due to recurrent pterygium,chemical burn and other causes were undertaken preserved amniotic membrane combined with conjunctival autograft transplantation.The patients were followed for 6 to 36 monthes.Results:
No infections occurred.The amniotic membrane changed into transparent 10 days postoperatively.The conjunctival epithelium emigrated to the surface of amniotic membrane.Impression cytology showed a stable conjunctival epithelium on the surface of amniotic membrane.Efficient movement ability was recovered in 34 eyes(89.5%).Four eyes(10.5%) were still restricted in movement due to partly recurrent symblepharon.Conclusion:
The preserved amniotic membrane combined with conjunctival autograft transplantation for is effective recurrent symblepharon
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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