Autografts of cultured stem cells transplantstion in treatment of pterygium
- VernacularTitle:自体角膜缘干细胞移植治疗翼状胬肉
- Author:
Jie LIU
;
Yuli PI
;
Xiaoyan LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pterygium;
Limbus corneae;
Stem cells;
Transplantation, auotologous
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To detemine the effect of autografts of in-vitro cultured corneal limbal stem cells for treating pterygium. Methods A total of 11 cases (12 eyes) with pterygium were treated with autograft of in-vitro cultured corneal limbal stem cells and were followed-up for 6-15 months. Results During the follow-up pterygium recurred in 1 eye (8.33 %) . All of the grafts survived well and no immunological rejection or other complication occurred. Conclusion Autograft of in vitro cultured corneal limbal stem cells is an effective and valuable method to treat pterygium.
