Developments in Ophthalmology 2008
DOI: 10.1159/000131093
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Minor Salivary Gland Transplantation

Abstract: Transplantation of minor salivary glands is a promising new treatment option for severe dry eyes. The procedure is simple with minimal surgical risks. These grafts remain viable in over 90% and seem to be capable of sustaining a basal secretion for up to 36 months. Since experience with this technique is still very limited, prospective controlled studies have to be performed to establish the long-term survival of the glands and to characterise the salivary tear film and its impact on the ocular surface.

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“…Dudak mukozası greftleri okü-ler skatrisyel konjonktivit, kseroftalmi ve anoftalmik soket rekonstrüksiyonunda kullanılagelmek-tedir. [23][24][25][26] Dudakta hipoestezi, pitozis, entropiyon, greft nekrozu, herpetik keratit ve epifora dudak mukozası greftinin olası komplikasyonlarını oluş-turmaktadır. Olgumuzda tarsal bir defektin olmayışı, cerrahisinin kolay uygulanabilir olması, ret olasılığının düşük olması nedeni ile dudak mukozası grefti tercih edildi.…”
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“…Dudak mukozası greftleri okü-ler skatrisyel konjonktivit, kseroftalmi ve anoftalmik soket rekonstrüksiyonunda kullanılagelmek-tedir. [23][24][25][26] Dudakta hipoestezi, pitozis, entropiyon, greft nekrozu, herpetik keratit ve epifora dudak mukozası greftinin olası komplikasyonlarını oluş-turmaktadır. Olgumuzda tarsal bir defektin olmayışı, cerrahisinin kolay uygulanabilir olması, ret olasılığının düşük olması nedeni ile dudak mukozası grefti tercih edildi.…”
Section: Discussionunclassified
“…52 Although the ocular tear film is complex and unique, the mucinous composition of major and minor salivary glands approaches the relative osmolality and protein content of tears. 53,55,56 The procedure is to transfer the submandibular gland to the temporal fossa posterior to the frontal branch of the facial nerve. The secretory duct is passed subcutaneously to its distal end at the temporal edge of the upper lid tarsus.…”
Section: Autologous Gland Transplantationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…53 In the limited long-term studies that have been performed, approximately half of patients reported subjective improvement when judged against the complexity and burden of the surgical procedures and follow-up. 57 Benefits include reduced reliance on artificial tear substitutes, improved corneal fluorescein staining, and improved visual acuity.…”
Section: Autologous Gland Transplantationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or dry eye syndrome is a very complex multifactorial disease [7], which, as the name indicates, in virtually all cases results in reduced tear volume production, which is reported to be associated with a decreased general lacrimal protein secretion. Very severe cases are uniquely treated by autotransplantation of a minor salivary gland into the eye, a technique originally introduced by Prof. J. Murube and perfectionized over the past ten years [5]. The rationale behind a proteomics analysis of clinically sampled tears is that comparative protein composition analysis of tears from diseased versus treated and/or healthy eyes, may yield medically relevant information regarding both the effectiveness of the treatment and the possible disease etiology.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%