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Exploring barriers for trachomatous trichiasis surgery implementation in gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
BackgroundTrachomatous trichiasis is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. The World Health Organization recommends eyelid surgery to reduce the risk of visual impairment from trichiasis.
Chuchu Churko, Mekuria Asnakew Asfaw, Zerihun Zerdo   +2 more
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Innate immunity in ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infection: contribution of IL8 and CSF2 gene variants to risk of trachomatous scarring in Gambians. [PDF]

, 2009
BACKGROUND: Trachoma, a chronic keratoconjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, is the world's commonest infectious cause of blindness. Blindness is due to progressive scarring of the conjunctiva (trachomatous scarring) leading to in-turning of ...
Joof Hassan, Hull, J, Rockett Kirk, Luoni Gaia, Matthew Burton, Mabey, David, Hull, Jeremy, Angels Natividad, Burton Matthew, Kirk Rockett, Bailey Robin, Burton, M, Rockett, Kirk, Joof, Hassan, Bailey, Robin, Hassan Joof, Mabey David, Mabey, D, Burton, Matthew, Martin Holland, Joof, H, Hull Jeremy, Bailey, R, Jeremy Hull, Kwiatkowski, Dominic, Natividad Angels, Dominic Kwiatkowski, Natividad, A, Kwiatkowski, D, Natividad, Angels, Rockett, K, Holland, Martin, Luoni, G, Luoni, Gaia, Holland Martin, Gaia Luoni, Kwiatkowski Dominic, David Mabey, Robin Bailey, Holland, M   +39 more
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Posterior lamellar versus bilamellar tarsal rotation surgery for trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled trial

The Lancet Global Health, 2016
Background: Eyelid surgery is done to correct trachomatous trichiasis to prevent blindness. However, recurrent trichiasis is frequent. Two procedures are recommended by WHO and are in routine practice: bilamellar tarsal rotation (BLTR) and posterior ...
Esmael Habtamu, MSc, Tariku Wondie, BA, Sintayehu Aweke, MPH, Zerihun Tadesse, MD, Mulat Zerihun, MPH, Zebideru Zewudie, MPH, Amir Bedri Kello, MD, Chrissy H Roberts, PhD, Paul M Emerson, PhD, Robin L Bailey, PhD, David C W Mabey, DM, Saul N Rajak, PhD, Kelly Callahan, MPH, Helen A Weiss, PhD, Dr. Matthew J Burton, PhD   +14 more
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Absorbable versus silk sutures for surgical treatment of trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled trial.

PLoS Medicine, 2011
BackgroundTrachoma causes blindness through an anatomical abnormality called trichiasis (lashes touching the eye). Trichiasis can recur after corrective surgery.
Saul N Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, Helen A Weiss, Amir Bedri Kello, Teshome Gebre, Asrat Genet, Robin L Bailey, David C W Mabey, Peng T Khaw, Clare E Gilbert, Paul M Emerson, Matthew J Burton   +11 more
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A practical approach to trichiasis, a rare cause of painful red eye, in the emergency department: A case report

JEM Reports, 2023
Background: Red-eye, one of the most frequent eye visits to the emergency department, is one of the most common indications that something in the eye is not going well.
Murat Duyan, Nafis Vural, Ali Saridas, Buse Seymen   +3 more
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Impact of trichiasis surgery on daily living: A longitudinal study in Ethiopia [version 2; referees: 2 approved]

Wellcome Open Research, 2017
Background: Trachomatous trichiasis (TT) may lead to disability, impeding productive activities, resulting in loss of income. This study was conducted to determine if trichiasis surgery improves participation in productive and leisure activities, and ...
Esmael Habtamu, Tariku Wondie, Sintayehu Aweke, Zerihun Tadesse, Mulat Zerihun, Berhanu Melak, Bizuayehu Gashaw, Kelly Callahan, Paul M. Emerson, Robin L. Bailey, David C.W. Mabey, Saul N. Rajak, Hannah Kuper, Sarah Polack, David Macleod, Helen A. Weiss, Matthew J. Burton   +16 more
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Trichiasis [PDF]

The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, 1874
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Stades method for surgical correction of upper eyelid trichiasis-entropion: results and follow-up in 21 cases Método de Stades para a correção da triquíase-entrópio da pálpebra superior: resultados e acompanhamento de 21 casos

Ciência Rural, 2000
Trichiasis is a condition in which lhe cuia and facial hairs grow toward lhe córnea or the conjunctiva. The hairs arising from normal sites are pointed aí an abnormal direction.
José Luiz Laus, Felipe António Mendes Vicenti, Aline Adriana Bolzan, Paula Diniz Galera, Rodrigo Cezar Sanches   +4 more
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Definitions and standardization of a new grading scheme for eyelid contour abnormalities after trichiasis surgery. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2012
BACKGROUND: Clear definitions of outcomes following trichiasis surgery are critical for planning program evaluations and for identifying ways to improve trichiasis surgery.
Emily W Gower, Sheila K West, Sandra D Cassard, Beatriz E Munoz, Jennifer C Harding, Shannath L Merbs   +5 more
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Surgery for trachomatous trichiasis: findings from a survey of trichiasis surgeons in Tanzania [PDF]

British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2007
To measure the productivity and factors associated with high productivity of trichiasis surgeons.A standardised, pretested questionnaire was posted to all trichiasis surgeons trained in Tanzania at the address listed at the time of training, and then followed up by post and telephone with those who did not return the form.
Susan, Lewallen, Michael, Mahande, Manisha, Tharaney, Sidney, Katala, Paul, Courtright   +4 more
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