D Liu1. 1. King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a simple and noninvasive technique to manage conjunctival prolapse and to report its efficacy. DESIGN: Noncomparative, retrospective case series. PARTICIPANTS: Ten consecutive patients encountered over a span of 13 years developed postoperative conjunctival prolapse as a complication from various ocular and orbital procedures. INTERVENTION: The prolapsed tissue is tucked back to its proper position with the aid of jeweler's forceps and a strip of gauze saturated with petroleum jelly and antibiotic ointment; thereafter, a double patch is applied to the closed eyelids. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Successful resolution is usually attained within 48 hours. RESULTS: The technique is easy, efficient, and effective. All ten patients experienced no further complications after resolution. CONCLUSION: Clinicians should consider adopting this noninvasive technique.
OBJECTIVE: To describe a simple and noninvasive technique to manage conjunctival prolapse and to report its efficacy. DESIGN: Noncomparative, retrospective case series. PARTICIPANTS: Ten consecutive patients encountered over a span of 13 years developed postoperative conjunctival prolapse as a complication from various ocular and orbital procedures. INTERVENTION: The prolapsed tissue is tucked back to its proper position with the aid of jeweler's forceps and a strip of gauze saturated with petroleum jelly and antibiotic ointment; thereafter, a double patch is applied to the closed eyelids. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Successful resolution is usually attained within 48 hours. RESULTS: The technique is easy, efficient, and effective. All ten patients experienced no further complications after resolution. CONCLUSION: Clinicians should consider adopting this noninvasive technique.