A Treatment using Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Rupture of Terrien's Marginal Degeneration. |
Hyung Goo Kwon, Hyun Seung Kim |
Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. sara514@cmc.cuk.ac.kr |
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권형구 ( Hyung Goo Kwon ) , 김현승 ( Hyun Seung Kim ) |
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Abstract |
PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) on the repair of peripheral corneal perforation occurring during cataract surgery of a case of Terrien's marginal degeneration. METHODS: A 77-year-old male patient was referred to our hospital from a private clinic because of corneal perforation during cataract surgery of the right eye. Emergency AMT was performed. RESULTS: The eyeball regained its integrity with stabilized corneal surface, reformed anterior chamber and clearance of the inflammation. CONCLUSIONS: AMT may be an effective alternative for treating corneal perforation or impending perforation. |
Key Words:
Amniotic membrane transplantation;Corneal perforation;Terrien's marginal degeneration |