A New Method of Operation for Pterygium.

Kim, Sang Young

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1964;5(1):53-57.

A New Method of Operation for Pterygium.

Sang Young Kim

Pusan, Korea.

익장췌편의 (翼狀贅片) 신수술법 (新手術法)

김상용(Sang Yong Kim)

Abstract

This communication is concerned with a new method of operation for pterygium of which the author has had experience in over 2,000 cases of the various types of pterygia. Post-operative recurrence was few and the cosmetic end-result is satisfactory so far. In order to avoid the recurrence of the pterygium, the technique is much improved. The characteristics of the method are as follows: a. The removal of the pterygium is complete combined with the extensive excision of the subconjunctival tissue up to beneath the plica semilunaris. No suture is put on any places around the exposured sclera. b. The temporary lateralization of the eye-ball at least for 48 hours by means of a traction suture is of important.