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Merest sclera technique for primary pterygium surgery.
1St. Croix Vision Center, US Virgin Islands 00823.
Ophthalmic Surgery
|December 1, 1989
Summary
The merest sclera surgery for primary pterygium showed a low recurrence rate of 2.1% after one year. Recurrences were linked to wound healing complications like dehiscence or infection.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
- Corneal Diseases
Background:
- Pterygium is a common ocular surface condition affecting the conjunctiva.
- Surgical intervention is often necessary for pterygium management.
- Recurrence after pterygium surgery remains a clinical challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 800 patients with primary pterygium.
- Patients underwent the
Main Results:
- A low recurrence rate of 2.1% (17 out of 800 patients) was observed after a 1-year follow-up.
- All recurrences were attributed to premature wound dehiscence and/or postoperative infection.
Conclusions:
- The