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Conjunctival flaps revisited.

M S Insler, B Pechous

    Ophthalmic Surgery
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Conjunctival flaps effectively treated severe corneal diseases unresponsive to medication. Many patients later achieved improved vision with subsequent penetrating keratoplasty after flap placement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Corneal Surgery
    • Ocular Surface Disease

    Background:

    • Corneal diseases recalcitrant to medical therapy pose significant challenges.
    • Persistent corneal ulceration and graft failure after penetrating keratoplasty are critical conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of conjunctival flaps in managing severe corneal diseases.
    • To assess the outcomes of conjunctival flaps, including subsequent penetrating keratoplasty.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 33 patients who underwent conjunctival flap surgery.
    • Procedures included total hood flaps (25 patients) and partial flaps (8 patients).
    • Analysis of visual acuity outcomes following penetrating keratoplasty in a subset of patients.

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    Main Results:

    • Conjunctival flaps were performed for various recalcitrant corneal conditions, primarily persistent ulceration.
    • Eleven patients had prior penetrating keratoplasty failure before flap surgery.
    • Nine patients underwent subsequent penetrating keratoplasty, with eight experiencing improved visual acuity.

    Conclusions:

    • Conjunctival flaps serve as a valuable surgical option for managing complex corneal diseases unresponsive to medical treatment.
    • The procedure can be a successful bridge to visual rehabilitation through subsequent penetrating keratoplasty.