Recurrence rate with inferior conjunctival autograft transplantation compared with superior conjunctival autograft transplantation in pterygium surgery: a meta-analysis [PDF]
BMC Ophthalmology, 2021 Background Conjunctival autograft transplantation from superior conjunctiva is often chosen to lower the postoperative recurrence rate for pterygium treatment. However, inferior conjunctival autograft (ICA) might be taken as an alternative surgery method,
Wenwei Li, Yaoyong Lou, Bin Wang
doaj +2 more sources
Comparison of horizontal versus vertical split conjunctival autograft in the management of double head pterygium: A retrospective analysis [PDF]
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 Purpose: To compare horizontal and vertical split conjunctival autograft technique in the management of double head pterygium. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 96 and 99 eyes with double head pterygia that underwent horizontal (Group 1) and vertical ...
Shreesha Kumar Kodavoor +2 more
doaj +2 more sources
Pentagonal vs quadrangular conjunctival autograft in pterygium surgery: a comparative study on graft retraction [PDF]
International Journal of OphthalmologyAIM: To investigate the effect of pentagonal conjunctival autograft on reducing graft retraction following pterygium surgery. METHODS: This retrospective comparative study included patients who underwent primary pterygium excision with either pentagonal (
Alperen Bahar, Aysun Şanal Doğan
doaj +2 more sources
Conjunctival autograft for pterygium. [PDF]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2016 A pterygium is a fleshy, wing-shaped growth from the conjunctiva, crossing over the limbus onto the cornea. Prevalence ranges widely around the world. Evidence suggests that ultraviolet light is a major contributor in the formation of pterygia. Pterygia impair vision, limit eye movements, and can cause eye irritation, foreign body sensation, and ...
Clearfield E +3 more
europepmc +4 more sources
Intermittent sliding-lock-knot suture for limbal conjunctival autograft fixation in pterygium surgery: a technique note [PDF]
International Journal of OphthalmologyAIM: To report a technique used with intermittent sliding-lock-knot (ISLK) fixation for limbal conjunctival autografts in pterygium surgery and compared with those of routine intermittent (RI) fixation.
Ling Zhang +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Management of double-head pterygium with conjunctival autograft and primary closure [PDF]
International Medical Case Reports Journal, 2020 Tobias Röck, Karl Ulrich Bartz-Schmidt, Daniel Röck Centre for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, GermanyCorrespondence: Tobias RöckCentre for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Elfriede-Aulhorn-Str.
Röck T, Bartz-Schmidt KU, Röck D
doaj +2 more sources
Comparison of Wide Conjunctival Flap and Conjunctival Autografting Techniques in Pterygium Surgery [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013 Pterygium is an abnormal fibrovascular tissue extending on the cornea which is a degenerative and hyperplastic disorder. A stromal overgrowth of fibroblast and blood vessels is accompanied by an inflammatory cell infiltrate and abnormal extracellular ...
Lokman Aslan +4 more
doaj +4 more sources
Ologen Implantation versus Conjunctival Autograft Transplantation for Treatment of Pterygium [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018 Purpose. To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Ologen implantation versus conjunctival autograft transplantation for primary pterygium. Methods. A retrospective case-series analysis.
Xiuping Chen, Fei Yuan
doaj +2 more sources
Conjunctival and Limbal Conjunctival Autograft vs. Amniotic Membrane Graft in Primary Pterygium Surgery: A 30-Year Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Ophthalmology and Therapy, 2023 Eric Gabison
exaly +2 more sources
Biotechnology and Biotechnological Equipment, 2018 This prospective clinical study compared the corneal astigmatism before and after pterygium excision surgery with conjunctival autograft transplantation. The study included 37 eyes of 37 patients diagnosed with pterygium.
Vera Zheleva, Latchezar Voynov
exaly +2 more sources