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Microscopic Replantation of Penile Glans Amputation Due to Circumcision

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[Alternatives to mutilating surgery. ].

Laurence Béral¹, Raymond Richer, Angélique Donnio

¹Service d'Ophtalmologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Fort-de-France, Hôpital Pierre Zobda-Quitman, Fort-de-France Cedex, Martinique, France. laurenceberal@hotmail.com

Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'Ophtalmologie

|February 5, 2010

Summary

Lamellar keratectomy with conjunctiva recovery offers a less invasive surgical option for nonfunctional eyes. This alternative to traditional eyeball removal provides satisfactory aesthetic and psychological outcomes for patients.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery

Background:

Exenteration and enucleation are traditional surgical treatments for nonfunctional, unattractive, and painless eyes.
These procedures can be psychologically distressing and are considered mutilating.

Observation:

A retrospective study reviewed four cases utilizing lamellar keratectomy with conjunctiva recovery.
This technique was explored as an alternative to more invasive surgeries.

Findings:

The surgical technique yielded highly satisfactory postoperative results.
Patients experienced improved aesthetic outcomes and a significantly better psychological experience post-surgery.

Implications:

Lamellar keratectomy with conjunctiva recovery presents a viable, less invasive alternative for managing nonfunctional eyes.
This approach enhances patient well-being by addressing both cosmetic and psychological concerns.