Abstract | BACKGROUND: Use of conjunctival autograft following excision of primary pterygium has reduced the recurrence rate. This study evaluates the efficiency of fibrin glue as compared to sutures in attaching the conjunctival autograft with reference to surgical time, post operative comfort and recurrence during follow up. METHODS: 60 patients with primary pterygium were included and divided into two groups. In the first group autograft was secured in place with help of 10-0 polyamide monofilament suture while in second group fibrin glue was used. Both the groups were compared in terms of operative time, post op comfort and recurrence. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
Fibrin glue is effective and safe for attaching conjunctival autograft during pterygium surgery. Although more number of recurrences were observed in suture group as compared to fibrin glue group the difference was not statistically significant (p 0.612).
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Authors | Nitin Vichare, Tarun Choudhary, Priyanka Arora |
Journal | Medical journal, Armed Forces India
(Med J Armed Forces India)
Vol. 69
Issue 2
Pg. 151-5
(Apr 2013)
ISSN: 0377-1237 [Print] India |
PMID | 24600089
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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