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Conjunctival transplantation.

G van Rij1, B Rinkel-van Driel, W H Beekhuis

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Erasmus University, Eye Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology
|September 1, 1987
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Conjunctival transplantation is a surgical option for severe corneal ulcers when other treatments fail. This procedure offers an alternative for patients with poor prognoses for corneal grafts.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Transplantation Medicine

Background:

  • Conjunctival transplantation is a surgical procedure used in ophthalmology.
  • It is often considered when conventional therapies are insufficient for ocular surface diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the indications and outcomes of conjunctival transplantation.
  • To identify patient groups benefiting most from this surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 54 patients undergoing conjunctival transplantation in 1986.
  • Analysis of indications including severe corneal ulcers, bullous keratopathy, pterygium, trauma, and symblepharon.

Main Results:

  • The largest group of patients presented with severe corneal ulcers unresponsive to local therapy.

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  • Conjunctival transplantation was particularly utilized in cases with a poor prognosis for perforating corneal grafts.
  • Other indications included bullous keratopathy, pterygium, trauma, and symblepharon.

    • Conclusions:

    • Conjunctival transplantation serves as a valuable therapeutic option for complex ocular surface conditions.
    • It is generally reserved for cases where other treatments have been unsuccessful or have a guarded prognosis.