Management of Pterygia 20 Years Later
- 1 November 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Southern Medical Association in Southern Medical Journal
- Vol. 79 (11) , 1382-1384
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198611000-00016
Abstract
Over a 20-year period, I excised 205 pterygia. A single, low dose of beta irradiation applied to the site of excision before surgical closure of the conjunctiva significantly reduced the rate of recurrence. Follow-up for as long as 20 years in this series revealed no complications. I discuss possible reasons for the few recurrences.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit: