Amniotic membrane transplantation for primary pterygium surgery

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Surgical Innovation
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Pterygium is a common ocular surface condition.
• Surgical excision is the primary treatment for pterygium.
• Recurrence after pterygium surgery remains a clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the efficacy and safety of primary pterygium excision.
• To evaluate the outcomes of adjunctive amniotic membrane transplantation in pterygium surgery.

Main Methods:

• An interventional case series was conducted.
• Fifty patients with primary pterygia underwent surgical excision and amniotic membrane transplantation.
• Patients were monitored for at least 12 months for recurrence and complications.

Main Results:

• A low recurrence rate of 2% was observed.
• One case of amniotic membrane retraction occurred, successfully managed with a second transplantation.
• The surgical technique proved safe and effective in managing primary pterygia.

Conclusions:

• Primary pterygium excision with amniotic membrane transplantation is a highly effective surgical option.
• This combined approach offers a low risk of recurrence.
• The procedure is safe, with manageable complications.