Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: The data of 56 eyes of 56 patients with refractory corneal ulcer who underwent pedical conjuctival transposition in a tertiary eye unit in China from June 2005 to June 2009 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 36 infective corneal ulcers, 9 keratoplasty graft ulcers, 4 traumatic ulcers, and 7 chemical burn ulcers. All patients were treated with focal debridement and pedical conjuctival flap transposition. RESULTS: Forty-seven out of 56 (83.9%) were cured after one surgery, and 5 (8.9%) had conjunctival flap retraction, among which 3 underwent the second surgery and 2 had the third surgery to completely heal. Four patients (7.2%) turned to lamellar keratoplasty because of fungal corneal ulcer relapse. Ulcer in 52 patients healed and the globe preserved. They had different levels of vision improvement. CONCLUSION: Pedical conjunctival flap transposition is effective for refractory corneal ulcer.
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Authors | Qinghua Zhou, Xianhua Long, Xiaohua Zhu |
Journal | Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences
(Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban)
Vol. 35
Issue 8
Pg. 814-8
(Aug 2010)
ISSN: 1672-7347 [Print] China |
PMID | 20818073
(Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Conjunctiva
(transplantation)
- Corneal Ulcer
(surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
(methods)
- Recurrence
- Retrospective Studies
- Surgical Flaps
- Young Adult
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