Subconjunctival Graft of Fascia Lata

Endoscopic harvesting of autogenous fascia lata.

PURPOSE To describe a technique of endoscopic harvesting of autogenous fascia lata. METHODS A retrospective, noncomparative clinical study to evaluate the technique of videoendoscope assistance in harvesting autogenous fascia lata was conducted during a 1-year period in 2002. A small incision approximately 2 cm long is made over the lateral aspect of the thigh, either as a low or high approac...

Autologous fascia lata for heart valve replacement.

To obviate the drawbacks of prosthetic devices and in search of a better substitute for diseased heart valves a technique of using autologous fascia lata grafts attached to a support frame was developed. The technique of preparing mounted fascia lata grafts is briefly outlined and their surgical implantation into the mitral, tricuspid, and aortic areas is described. Since April 1969, 83 fascial...

Autologous fascia lata cardiac valve replacement.

Prosthetic cardiac valve replacement has been carried out at Brugmann University Hospital since 1962. In a series of 370 valvular replacements, operative and hospital deaths have attained a low rate (5%). The overall survival of 70% is comparable to that of most published series. Late thromboembolic complications, in spite of longterm anticoagulant therapy, remain the principal disadvantage of ...

Long-term persistence of fascia lata patch graft in glaucoma drainage device surgery.

PURPOSE Conjunctival erosion in glaucoma drainage device surgery can be prevented by the use of patch grafts to cover the extraocular portion of the tube. Several materials can be used, among them human preserved fascia lata. METHODS The authors present a case of a failed Ahmed glaucoma valve due to encapsulation of the bleb, in which the fascia lata patch placed to cover the tube was removed...

Fascia lata rack for retinal detachment surgery.