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Pterygium and beta irradiation.

M Monselise, M Schwartz, F Politi

    Acta Ophthalmologica
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Post-operative Beta irradiation significantly reduced pterygium recurrence in patients treated with Thio-Tepa and dexamethasone. This finding supports Beta therapy as an effective adjunct for preventing pterygium regrowth.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Pterygium is a common ocular condition that can lead to vision impairment.
    • Post-operative management aims to prevent recurrence, which remains a clinical challenge.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of Beta irradiation as an adjunct therapy in reducing pterygium recurrence after surgical excision.
    • To assess the impact of Beta irradiation on recurrence rates in conjunction with topical Thio-Tepa and dexamethasone.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective study involving 169 patients (213 eyes) with true pterygia.
    • Patients received post-operative treatment with Beta Irradiation, topical Thio-Tepa, and dexamethasone.
    • Statistical analysis compared recurrence rates between eyes treated with Beta irradiation and those not treated, categorized into bilateral, unilateral, and total cases.

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    Main Results:

    • A statistically significant reduction in pterygium recurrence was observed in eyes treated with Beta irradiation across all case categories (bilateral, unilateral, and total).
    • Specifically, recurrence rates were lower in Beta-treated eyes (2/60 bilateral, 8/73 unilateral, 10/135 total) compared to non-treated eyes (4/18 bilateral, 18/41 unilateral, 22/61 total).
    • The observed differences in recurrence rates were statistically significant (P < 0.10 for bilateral, P < 0.025 for unilateral, P < 0.05 for total).

    Conclusions:

    • Combined post-operative treatment including Beta irradiation, topical Thio-Tepa, and dexamethasone is effective in reducing pterygium recurrence.
    • Beta irradiation demonstrates a statistically significant benefit in preventing the regrowth of pterygium.
    • This study supports the use of Beta irradiation as a valuable therapeutic option in managing pterygium post-surgery.