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Repositioning of Pedicle Conjunctival Flap Performed for Refractory Corneal Ulcer.

Authors :
Sharma, Ashok
Mohan, Kanwar
Sharma, Rajan
Nirankari, Verinder S.
Source :
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology. Jan-Mar2014, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p89-91. 3p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

A 50-year-old male was referred with a previous history of conjunctival flap (CF) for a nonhealing fungal corneal ulcer with extreme corneal thinning in the right eye. The peritomy for the CF extended from 6:30 to 9:30 clock h on the cornea. The CF was disengaged, peritomy area deepithelialized, and CF was repositioned. He later underwent penetrating keratoplasty and achieved 20/40 best corrected visual acuity. The authors present a new concept for surgically repositioning CF s to the original site immediately after healing of the corneal ulcer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09749233
Volume :
21
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95575252
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-9233.124118