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Merest sclera technique for primary pterygium surgery.

A L Anduze1

  • 1St. Croix Vision Center, US Virgin Islands 00823.

Ophthalmic Surgery
|December 1, 1989
PubMed
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.

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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