Acquired melanosis of a conjunctival autograft following pterygium surgery

Perera, Sumith; Shah, Amita; Lawuyi, Lola E.

doi:10.1016/j.clae.2011.03.002

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“…Long-term surveillance with histologic studies would be useful in delineating the exact nature of such clinical observation. 20 There have been virtually no studies that attempt to identify preoperative morphologic appearance, epidemiologic status, or surgical factors that influence recurrence rate. This is an area that is desperately in need of research so that better counseling of patients preoperatively may be undertaken.…”

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Conjunctival Rotation Autograft for Pterygium

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2013

Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

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Conjunctival rotation autograft appears to be a successful and safe alternative to conjunctival autograft, with a relatively low rate of pterygium recurrence in this uncontrolled series. We advocate the use of CRA for cases of pterygium in which a conventional autograft is contraindicated or difficult. In addition, the procedure can be used as a primary surgical option in primary and recurrent pterygia.

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“…The study carried out by Young et al showed a lower recurrence of 3% in CRA, but they used application of mitomycin C as adjunctive. 20 Serious adverse effects such as scleral thinning and melting have been reported with the use of MMC. 23 Table 4.…”

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