Dry Amniotic Membrane Graft -A Blessing for Reconstruction of Conjunctival Surface.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 10
Abstract
Purpose: To analyze the indications and outcome of use of dry amniotic membrane graft for reconstruction of various conjunctival disorders . Materials And Methods: It is a prospective interventional study done on patients attending a tertiary health care centre with disorders of conjunctival surface who underwent restoration with dry amniotic membrane graft.This study was conducted between Aug 2015 to July 2016 with a mean follow up of 7 weeks. Results: Ten eyes of nine patients were operated which included 4 cases of pterygium, 2 symblepharon with pseudopterygium,1 cojunctivalnevus, 1chemical burn, 1 ocular surface squamous neoplasia and 1malignant melanoma.One eye developed amniotic membrane retraction postoperatvely and in one eye recurrence of growth was seen. Conclusion: Dry amniotic membrane graft can be effectively used for reconstruction of conjunctival surface disorders.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Ravindra Kumar Chowdhury, Dr. Jayashree Dora, Dr. Nisha Jha
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