The results of conjunctivolimbal autograft transplantation in primary pterygium
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2013, Vol 40, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the results of conjunctivolimbal autograft transplantation in the treatment of primary pterygium. Methods: One hundred and forty-eight eyes of 140 patients with primary pterygium were included in the study. Pterygium excision with sutured conjunctivolimbal autograft transplantation was performed to all of the eyes. Results: Eighty patients (57.1%) were male and 60 (42.9%) were female. The mean age of the patients was 48.5 ± 14.8 years (19-95). 2 (1.3%) in eyes with pterygium, which was located in the temporal, the other eyes with pterygium, which was located in the nasal. The mean follow up time was 21.1 ± 8.7 months (range 8-38). During the follow-up period infection of the sutures was observed 8 (5.4%) eyes and recurrence of the pterygium was observed in 4 (2.7%) eyes within six months after surgery. No other complications occurred. Conclusion: Conjunctivolimbal autograft transplantation has low recurrence and complication rate. İt can be said to be an effective method in primary pterygium. On the application sutures has more inflammation and irritation; although sutured economical method may be preferred due to the primary pterygium surgery is important one of the options. Key words: Pterygium, conjunctivolimbal autograft transplantation, recurrence
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