Limbal advancement technique in managing acute or impending peripheral corneal perforations
Purpose: To describe the outcomes of a novel technique for the repair of peripheral corneal perforations using autologous limbal tissue. Methods: Two patients with peripheral corneal perforations with contraindications to other corneal procedures underwent limbal advancements. This technique involve...
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| description | Purpose: To describe the outcomes of a novel technique for the repair of peripheral corneal perforations using autologous limbal tissue. Methods: Two patients with peripheral corneal perforations with contraindications to other corneal procedures underwent limbal advancements. This technique involves creating a pedicle of the limbus, sclera and conjunctiva to cover the perforation. Results: The tissue had optimal integration in both patients; no aqueous leaks or flat anterior chambers were noted. None of the patients had recurrence of perforation or ocular discomfort. Conclusion: In conclusion, this technique is a cost-effective and straightforward alternative for the repair of impending acute peripheral perforations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e2e02fd68907407e859c6567c6b929882022-12-22T02:50:52ZengElsevierAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports2451-99362022-12-0128101722Limbal advancement technique in managing acute or impending peripheral corneal perforationsErnesto Otero0Carolina Mercado1Escuela Superior de Oftalmología, Instituto Barraquer de América, Bogotá, Colombia; Corresponding author. Ac. 100 #18A - 51, Bogotá, Colombia.Escuela Superior de Oftalmología, Instituto Barraquer de América, Bogotá, Colombia; Corresponding author. Ac. 100 #18A – 51, Bogotá, Colombia.Purpose: To describe the outcomes of a novel technique for the repair of peripheral corneal perforations using autologous limbal tissue. Methods: Two patients with peripheral corneal perforations with contraindications to other corneal procedures underwent limbal advancements. This technique involves creating a pedicle of the limbus, sclera and conjunctiva to cover the perforation. Results: The tissue had optimal integration in both patients; no aqueous leaks or flat anterior chambers were noted. None of the patients had recurrence of perforation or ocular discomfort. Conclusion: In conclusion, this technique is a cost-effective and straightforward alternative for the repair of impending acute peripheral perforations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993622004686Limbal advancementCorneal perforationSurgical techniquePeripheral ulcerative keratitis |
| spellingShingle | Ernesto Otero Carolina Mercado Limbal advancement technique in managing acute or impending peripheral corneal perforations American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports Limbal advancement Corneal perforation Surgical technique Peripheral ulcerative keratitis |
| title | Limbal advancement technique in managing acute or impending peripheral corneal perforations |
| title_full | Limbal advancement technique in managing acute or impending peripheral corneal perforations |
| title_fullStr | Limbal advancement technique in managing acute or impending peripheral corneal perforations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Limbal advancement technique in managing acute or impending peripheral corneal perforations |
| title_short | Limbal advancement technique in managing acute or impending peripheral corneal perforations |
| title_sort | limbal advancement technique in managing acute or impending peripheral corneal perforations |
| topic | Limbal advancement Corneal perforation Surgical technique Peripheral ulcerative keratitis |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993622004686 |
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