A study of recurrence of pterygium after excision with bare sclera method and excision with beta radiation
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Pterygium is one of the clinical conditions met with commonly in tropical countries especially in India. Etiology is not certain but sunlight (ultra violet rays) supposed to be the main cause. Irrespective of its etiology the treatment has been same that is surgical. The object of this study was to evaluate recurrence of pterygium after excision and excision with application of beta radiation. Material and Method: 49 CASES were selected from the outpatient department with 53 Pterygia. Al the cases were subjected to surgical removal of pterygium with bare sclera technique, by the same surgeon. Out of 53 surgeries 26 cases received beta radiation after excision. BETA radiation (STRONTIUM 90) was given in doses of 1500 rads on bare sclera including limbus with strontium 90 applicator by the surgeon immediately on the second day of surgery in a single dose. Observations: Out Of Total 49 Cases 53 Pterygia were studied, these cases were grouped in four categories. Group A: unilateral cases with no surgery—only excision done. Group B: unilateral cases with no surgery only excision done+ beta radiation given, Group C: bilateral pterygia cases –no h/o surgery, both eyes were subjected to surgery and beta radiation to only one eye, Group D: recurrent cases –surgery+beta radiation. *Out of 27 only excision 7 recurrence –28%, Out of 26 cases with excision +radiation 1 recurrence-3%. Summary: Our study suggests that beta-radiation is highly effective in reducing the recurrence of pterygium in all types.
Authors and Affiliations
Wangikar V D, Suvarnkar V G
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP192203
- DOI -
- Views 111
- Downloads 0
A Comparative Study between nasal endoscopy and CT PNS in evaluation of chronic nasal obstruction
Introduction: Nasal obstruction is defined as sensation of insufficient airflow through the nose. Nasal obstruction may be the cardinal presenting symptom of many common disease processes, such as rhinitis, sinusitis, se...
To improve fish bowl dynamics: A technique student’s learning capacity
Introduction: The fish bowl dynamics wherein one group of students were allowed for group discussion after which one student of this group is chosen out to explain the already taught lesson while the other group remains...
Growing Teratoma Syndrome of Ovary: An Unusual and a Late Manifestation in the Small Bowel, a Very Rare Encounter
Abstract: Growing teratoma syndrome of an ovarian non Dysgerminomatous germ cell neoplasm is a rare clinical phenomenon that is characterized by multiple enlarging masses composed of mature elements. Growing teratoma as...
Ocular morbidity in children – Does it affect vision?
Purpose: The primary outcome was to find out the most common causes of ocular morbidity in paediatric age group (up to 18 years).The secondary outcome measure was to find out the causes of visual morbidity. Materials and...
Nasolabial cyst: a rare case of non-odontogenic developmental cyst
Nasolabial cyst is a rare benign, non-odontogenics, soft-tissue cyst occurring in the sublabial and anterior maxillary region. A 34 year old female presented with soft mass in the right nasolabial area which was graduall...