Literature DB >> 2630969

Management of detachment of Descemet's membrane caused by injection of hyaluronic acid.

A Ostberg1, G Törnqvist.   

Abstract

We report a case in which, in an attempt to reform a flat anterior chamber, hyaluronic acid inadvertently was injected between Descemet's membrane and the corneal stroma. The surgical repair is described and a way to prevent this complication is recommended.

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Year:  1989        PMID: 2630969

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Ophthalmic Surg        ISSN: 0022-023X


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Review 1.  Hyaluronic acid. A review of its pharmacology and use as a surgical aid in ophthalmology, and its therapeutic potential in joint disease and wound healing.

Authors:  K L Goa; P Benfield
Journal:  Drugs       Date:  1994-03       Impact factor: 9.546

2.  Descemet's membrane detachment caused by inadvertent vancomycin injection.

Authors:  Harsha Bhattacharjee; Kasturi Bhattacharjee; Jnanankar Medhi; Abu Altaf
Journal:  Indian J Ophthalmol       Date:  2008 May-Jun       Impact factor: 1.848

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