Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Perforation and Impending Perforation of Cornea: Four Cases
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1693-1699, 2003.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-7540
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report successfully cured four cases of amniotic membrane transplantation(AMT) as a primary procedure in the cornea that was perforated or impending perforation.METHODS:
We performed AMT on 1 case of corneal perforation due to chemical burn, 1 case of perforated descemetocele, 1 case of perforated corneal ulcer due to metallic foreign body and 1 case of impending corneal perforation due to recurrent keratitis. Three or four layers of amniotic membrane(AM) that preserved under -70degrees C were applied over the perforation site and anchored with 10-0 nylon interrupted or running sutures. In one case, a large AM piece was used as a temporary patch. After surgery, all cases were treated with systemic antibiotics, antibiotic eyedrops, and topical corticosteroids.RESULTS:
Amniotic membrane transplantation was successful in sealing the perforation in all cases. All corneas remained stable and visual acuity improved. There was no infection or rejection postoperatively.CONCLUSIONS:
Multilayer amniotic membrane transplantation allowed a successful repair of corneal perforations. This method may be a good alternative to patch graft or penetrating keratoplasty for treating corneal perforations.
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Asunto principal:
Soluciones Oftálmicas
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Carrera
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Suturas
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Quemaduras Químicas
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Agudeza Visual
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Úlcera de la Córnea
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Queratoplastia Penetrante
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Corticoesteroides
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Córnea
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Trasplantes
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
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