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Scleral reinforcement by a teflon graft and a tissue adhesive
A Ohrström1, S Stenkula, L Berglin
1Department of Ophthalmology, Regional Center Hospital, Orebro, Sweden.
Acta Ophthalmologica
|December 1, 1988
Abstract:
Expanded patches of polytetrafluoroetylen, teflon (Impra) together with a tissue adhesive (cyanoacrylate) have been used to reinforce the scleral wall. The material has been used in 3 different trials on animals in periods up to 8 months. The histological analysis showed that the material was well accepted. The study indicates that scleral reinforcement with teflon and cyanoacrylate is a safe procedure.