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Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Ocular Surface Reconstruction in Neurotrophic Corneal Ulcera
R. Iveković
E. Tedeschi-Reiner
I. Petric
K. Novak-Lauš
M. Bradić-Hammoud
Sažetak
The purpose of this study is to analyze clinical experience about the effects of human
amniotic membrane transplantation in eyes with neurotrophic ulcers. In 11 eyes the application
of amniotic membrane was performed since January 1999 because of neurotrophic
ulcers. The follow up period was longer than 12 months: 19.76.0 months. The
average healing period after the surgery was 1.60.6 weeks. All corneas were fluorescein
negative even 12 months after operation. Visual acuity after the transplantation was
similar to the one before the surgery in 8 eyes. In 3 eyes the visual acuity after the surgery
was better than before. Amniotic membrane transplantation can be considered an
effective alternative for treating persistent epithelial defects such as neurotrophic ulcers.
It has some advantages over corneal transplantation: a relatively simple procedure, no
allograft rejection and it could be particularly beneficial in countries where cornea shortage
is apparent.
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Hrčak ID:
28243
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Datum izdavanja:
17.6.2002.
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