The conjunctival transcriptome in Ethiopians after trichiasis surgery: associations with the development of eyelid contour abnormalities and the effect of oral doxycycline treatment [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

The conjunctival transcriptome in Ethiopians after trichiasis surgery: associations with the development of eyelid contour abnormalities and the effect of oral doxycycline treatment [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

Background: Surgery to correct trichiasis is a key component of the World Health Organisation trachoma control strategy, however unfavourable outcomes such as eyelid contour abnormalities (ECA) following surgery are relatively common. This study aimed to understand the transcriptional changes associ...

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Main Authors: Abebaw Worku, Tamsyn Derrick, Zerihun Tadesse, David C.W. Mabey, Bizuayehu Gashaw, Matthew J. Burton, E. Kelly Callahan, Martin J. Holland, David Macleod, Esmael Habtamu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wellcome 2022-11-01
Series:Wellcome Open Research
Subjects:
Trichiasis
conjunctiva
eyelid contour abnormalities
post-operative
scarring
inflammation
eng
Online Access:https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/4-130/v2

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