Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for the Conjunctival Necrosis after Scleral Gra t in the Enucleated Eye: 1 Case Report.
- Author:
Oh Chang KWEON
1
;
Tae Dong LEE
;
Min Cheol SIN
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Hallym University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Amniotic membrane transplantation;
Conjunctival defect
- MeSH:
Amnion*;
Burns;
Corneal Ulcer;
HLA Antigens;
Necrosis*;
Pterygium;
Transplants
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1999;40(9):2622-2627
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The amniotic membrane has some characteristics. First, it does not express the human leukocyte antigens, and therefore immunologic rejection is not a concern. Second, it can be obtained easily and sufficiently. Third, because it has antimicrobial properties, transplantation of the amniotic membrane has fewer risks of post-operative infection. So it is under research for the amniotic membrane transplantation in cases of sterile corneal ulcer, pterygium excision,severe chemical and thermal corneal burns, ocular surface defects, conjunctival surface reconstruction after removal of large conjunctival lesions. We have experienced a good result of amniotic membrane transplantation for the conjunctival defect resulting from conjunctival necrosis, in enucleated eye having undergone scleral graft for scleral necrosis. Therefore, we report this case with a review of the literature.
