K N Jha1. 1. Professor (Department of Ophthalmology), Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Phulbari, Pokhara, Nepal 33701.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: It has been postulated that pterygium results from hypo function of limbal stem cells. Therefore conjunctival-limbal autograft has been advocated for the treatment of this condition. This study was undertaken to evaluate the results of conjunctival-limbal autograft procedure in primary and recurrent pterygia. METHODS: 32 eyes of 28 individuals with primary and recurrent pterygium (24 primary, 8 recurrent) were undertaken for conjunctival-limbal autograft procedure under peribulbar anaesthesia followed by topical antibiotic- steroid drops for two weeks. The cases were reviewed as per protocol for 6 to 18 months. RESULT: There was no recurrence of pterygium in these cases and they were free from any major postoperative complications. CONCLUSION: Conjunctival-limbal autograft is the procedure of choice for primary and recurrent pterygia.
BACKGROUND: It has been postulated that pterygium results from hypo function of limbal stem cells. Therefore conjunctival-limbal autograft has been advocated for the treatment of this condition. This study was undertaken to evaluate the results of conjunctival-limbal autograft procedure in primary and recurrent pterygia. METHODS: 32 eyes of 28 individuals with primary and recurrent pterygium (24 primary, 8 recurrent) were undertaken for conjunctival-limbal autograft procedure under peribulbar anaesthesia followed by topical antibiotic- steroid drops for two weeks. The cases were reviewed as per protocol for 6 to 18 months. RESULT: There was no recurrence of pterygium in these cases and they were free from any major postoperative complications. CONCLUSION: Conjunctival-limbal autograft is the procedure of choice for primary and recurrent pterygia.