Five-Layered Reinforcing Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Treatment of Deep Corneal Ulcer or Perforation.
10.3341/jkos.2011.52.10.1232
- Author:
Doo Hwan OH
1
;
Min Seok KWON
;
Jae Chan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jck50ey@kornet.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Amniotic membrane;
Corneal perforation;
Corneal ulcer
- MeSH:
Amnion;
Cornea;
Corneal Perforation;
Corneal Ulcer;
Transplants;
Ulcer
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2011;52(10):1232-1237
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of five-layered reinforced amniotic membrane (AM) transplantation for treating deep corneal ulcer or perforation. CASE SUMMARY: We performed a five-layered reinforced AM transplant in three cases of corneal ulceration or perforation using mechanical compressed lyophilized AMs. In all cases, the perforated cornea healed with re-epithelization within 2 weeks and the ocular surface was stabilized for more than 1 year. CONCLUSIONS: Five-layered reinforced AM transplantation may be an alternative method for treating deep corneal ulcers or perforations.
