Lawrence W Hirst1, Katherine Smallcombe. 1. *The Australian Pterygium Centre, Brisbane, Australia; †Queensland Eye Institute, Brisbane, Australia; and ‡Department of Surgery, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Abstract
PURPOSE: There are very few studies that describe the technique and results of double-headed pterygium removal and most of these have recurrence rates higher than those described for single pterygium removal. P.E.R.F.E.C.T for PTERYGIUM has a very low recurrence rate, and this study describes the recurrence rate and cosmesis when used on double-headed pterygia. METHODS: A prospective intervention series was performed on 20 eyes with a follow-up of 1 year or more with examination for recurrence and cosmetic appearance. RESULTS: There were no recurrences. Cosmetic appearance in 20 eyes was normal or excellent, and the conjunctival donor site was normal in appearance in 19 eyes. CONCLUSIONS: P.E.R.F.E.C.T for PTERYGIUM provides excellent cosmetic results and no recurrences, and slit-lamp examination of the superior bulbar conjunctiva is normal in most cases after 2 graft retrievals from the same site.
PURPOSE: There are very few studies that describe the technique and results of double-headed pterygium removal and most of these have recurrence rates higher than those described for single pterygium removal. P.E.R.F.E.C.T for PTERYGIUM has a very low recurrence rate, and this study describes the recurrence rate and cosmesis when used on double-headed pterygia. METHODS: A prospective intervention series was performed on 20 eyes with a follow-up of 1 year or more with examination for recurrence and cosmetic appearance. RESULTS: There were no recurrences. Cosmetic appearance in 20 eyes was normal or excellent, and the conjunctival donor site was normal in appearance in 19 eyes. CONCLUSIONS: P.E.R.F.E.C.T for PTERYGIUM provides excellent cosmetic results and no recurrences, and slit-lamp examination of the superior bulbar conjunctiva is normal in most cases after 2 graft retrievals from the same site.
Authors: Wei Wei Dayna Yong; Liang Shen; Ray Manotosh; Wee Tien Anna Marie Tan; Hui Chen Charmaine Chai Journal: Ann Med Date: 2021-12 Impact factor: 4.709