A New Procedure Graft by Rotated Conjunctival Flap with One U Suture for Surgical Pterygium

Main Author: Duong Dieu
Format: Article eJournal
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: , 2019
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Online Access: https://zenodo.org/record/3545171
Daftar Isi:
  • Pterygium is a degenerative ocular surface disorder with fibrovascular dysplasia growth of the subconjunctival tissue onto the cornea that can be caused cosmetic as well as vision when it got advanced. The most popular surgical procedure is currently limbal conjunctival autograft with suture, sutureless or glue. It has its own drawbacks like cost, increased operating time, postoperative discomfort, inflammation, necrosis, giant papillary conjunctivitis, scarring, and granuloma formation. A new procedure by a rotated conjunctival flap with one U suture is introduced details. It is an easy and cheaper technique for the management of pterygium with less recurrence