A Treatment using Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Rupture of Terrien's Marginal Degeneration.
- Author:
Hyung Goo KWON
1
;
Hyun Seung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. sara514@cmc.cuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Amniotic membrane transplantation;
Corneal perforation;
Terrien's marginal degeneration
- MeSH:
Aged;
Amnion*;
Anterior Chamber;
Cataract;
Corneal Perforation;
Emergencies;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Male;
Rupture*
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2004;45(11):1912-1916
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
