Range of drugs associated with IFIS.

نویسندگان

  • I Howard Fine
  • Joshua Dworetzky
  • Richard S Hoffman
  • Mark Packer
چکیده

recurrent pterygial cells than on primary ones. Our small prospective interventional study documented favorable outcomes of the use of topical MMC in the management of acutely recurring pterygium. It effectively halted progression and led to regression of the growth, avoiding the need for repeat surgical excision. However, larger clinical trials are warranted to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of this treatment.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

دوره 35 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009