Dr.PRARTHANA PATKAR, P21179
Introduction: Pterygium is a common disease of ocular surface. If it is surgically removed resulting in a bare sclera, the recurrence rate is found to be high. The excision of a double headed pterygium results in a large area of bare sclera. In this study a technique of split conjunctival graft has been described and its surgical outcome has been studied.
Material and Methods : This is a hospital based prospective interventional study , conducted over a period of 6 months. 10 patients with double headed pterygium were included in the study. A split conjunctival graft just large enough to cover the bare scleral defect was placed after removal of the di headed pterygium. Follow up as conducted on day 10,30 and 60 to check for recurrence of pterygium.
Result : There was no recurrence of pterygium on 60 th day post surgery.
Conclusion: Management of double headed pterygium with split conjunctival graft is an efficient technique in preventing recurrence of di headed pterygium.
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