Finding
Using fibrin glue to attach limbal-conjunctival autograft after pterygium blunt dissection is a safe and effective method that reduces surgery time and avoids irritation.
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Clinical application of fibrin glue for attaching limbal-conjunctival autograft after pterygium blunt dissection
Observational Study
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of clinical application of fibrin glue for attaching limbal-conjunctival autograft after pterygium blunt dissection,and assess the efficiency and safety of using a fibrin glue to adhere the limbal-conjunctival autograft.METHODS Twenty patients(20 eyes)with primary nasal pterygium were subjected to limbal-conjunctival autografts surgery.The pterygium was blunt dissected and the autograft was fixed to the bare sclera using the fibrin glue.The follow-up period was 6 months.RESULTS All limbal-conjunctival autografts in this group were successfully fixed and intact during the 6 months.The time of surgery was 20.5±3.6 minutes.Sbjective symptoms of pain,foreign body sensation and watering were mild.There were no cases of recurrence of the pterygium.CONCLUSIONS The method of application of fibrin glue for attaching limbal-conjunctival autograft after pterygium blunt dissection was safe and effective.This technique could reduce the time of surgery and avoid the sensation of irritation.
Authors
Song Yanling
Journal
China Journal of Chinese Ophthalmology