Optimal size of pterygium excision for limbal conjunctival autograft using fibrin glue in primary pterygia

Optimal size of pterygium excision for limbal conjunctival autograft using fibrin glue in primary pterygia

Abstract Background In our study we describe a method that optimizes size of excision and autografting for primary pterygia along with the use of intraoperative MMC and fibrin glue. Our objective is to propose a simple, optimizedpterygium surgical technique with excellent aesthetic outcomes and low...

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Main Authors: Ho Sik Hwang, Kyong Jin Cho, Gabriel Rand, Roy S. Chuck, Ji Won Kwon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Primary pterygium
Excision size
Conjunctival autograft
Mitomycin C
Fibrin adhesion
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-018-0790-6

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