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Pterygium Excision With Conjunctival Autograft
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Pterygium Excision With Conjunctival Autograft

Abstract

Pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft transplantation remains the procedure of choice for definitive treatment of both primary and recurrent pterygia. By replacing the area of pterygium-altered conjunctiva with normal bulbar conjunctival tissue, this technically straightforward surgical technique has long been proven to be efficacious with respect to minimal pterygium recurrence and long-term safety. 1 , 2 The basic technique, as originally devised in the 1980s, 1,3–5 has subsequently been modified to include the use of tissue adhesives 6–10 and adjunctive antimetabolite treatment. 11–15

Authors

Kenyon KR; Fava MA

Book title

Pterygium

Pagination

pp. 37-47

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

January 1, 2024

DOI

10.1201/9781003526094-3
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