| Literature DB >> 17613863 |
M A Romera1, E Fernández, G Martínez, J J Torres, T Alonso, D Andreu.
Abstract
We report the use of amniotic membrane over dermis-fat graft to improve conjunctival epithelization when fat is exposed. A 38-year-old male with previous history of orbital implant extrusion managed with a dermis-fat graft, presented with exposed fat secondary to dermis retraction in its central area. This caused difficulty with the conjunctival growth. Eighteen days after the amniotic membrane graft placement, a complete conjunctival reepithelization and an appropriate ocular prosthesis adaptation were achieved. Therefore, the amniotic membrane graft is a useful method to improve conjunctival growth in cases of dermis-fat grafts with fat exposure and limited conjunctiva, are present.Mesh:
Year: 2007 PMID: 17613863 DOI: 10.1080/01676830600977400
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Orbit ISSN: 0167-6830