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Surgery for pterygium using a conjunctival pedunculated flap slide

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Shandong, PR China.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology

|January 1, 1996

Summary

Surgical excision of primary pterygium using a pedunculated conjunctival flap slide is an effective and safe treatment. This technique demonstrated a low recurrence rate of 1.6% in a large patient cohort.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Techniques
Ophthalmic Surgery

Background:

Pterygium is a common ocular condition requiring surgical intervention.
Recurrence after pterygium surgery remains a clinical challenge.
Evaluating long-term outcomes of surgical techniques is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the efficacy and safety of pterygium excision using a pedunculated conjunctival flap slide.
To report the recurrence rate associated with this surgical technique.
To detail the surgical procedure for primary pterygium.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 880 patients (913 eyes) undergoing pterygium surgery.
Surgical technique involved excision with a pedunculated conjunctival flap slide.
Average follow-up period of 5.7 years.

Main Results:

The study included a large cohort over a 10-year period (1983-1993).
A low recurrence rate of 1.6% (15/913 eyes) was observed.
The technique was found to be effective and safe for primary pterygium.

Conclusions:

Pterygium excision with a pedunculated conjunctival flap slide is a favorable surgical option.
This method offers a low recurrence rate compared to other reported techniques.
Detailed description of surgical characteristics and techniques is provided.

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