Analysis of Recurrence Patterns Following Pterygium Surgery With Conjunctival Autografts

Analysis of Recurrence Patterns Following Pterygium Surgery With Conjunctival Autografts

The aim of this article is to evaluate and classify pathogenetic origins based on morphologic reproliferative patterns in patients who underwent pterygium excision with a conjunctival autograft. In this retrospective, observational case series, a total of 116 eyes of 116 patients with pterygium who underwent pterygium excision with a conjunctival autograft between February 2009 and May 2011 wer...

Recurrence rate of pterygium following limbal conjunctival autograft surgery for primary pterygium

Aim: To evaluate the results of limbal conjunctival autograft in the treatment of pterygium. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted at S.Nijalingappa Medical College Bagalkot from Jan 2010 to Dec 2010 with follow up for a period of 6 months. 30 patients were operated (Male-13, Female-17). Complete history and clinical examination were recorded on a pre-designed proforma. Th...

Rotational conjunctival flap surgery reduces recurrence of pterygium.

We aimed to compare the recurrence rate following primary pterygium surgery using two different techniques, i.e. simple conjunctival closure (SCC) and rotational conjunctival flap (RCF). Postoperative discomfort and complications were also investigated in these patients.

A Comparison of Fibrin Glue with Sutures for Conjunctival Autografts in Pterygium Excision Surgery

[Quantifying and classifying postsurgical pain in pterygium surgery with conjunctival autografts].

OBJECTIVE Quantify and define post-surgical pain after pterygium surgery with conjunctival autografts. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 17 patients. The parameters analysed were, gender, age, pterygium TCL classification, primary characteristics or relapse, usage of isolated tissue adhesive or extra fixation with stitches. A visual analogue pain scale was used immediately after surgery...