Limbal Autograft Transplantation for Chemical and Thermal Burns
- 31 December 1988
- book chapter
- Published by S. Karger AG
- Vol. 18, 53-58
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000417087
Abstract
The technique of limbal autograft transplantation is presented which has been used in 25 cases of uniocular chemical and thermal burns. With up to 4 years follow-up, these cases have consistently demonstrated: (1) improved visual acuity; (2) rapid surface healing; (3) stable epithelial adhesion without recurrent erosion or persistent epithelial defect; (4) consistent regression of corneal neovascularization; (5) restoration of a smooth and optically improved ocular surface; and (6) probably increased success for subsequent keratoplasty.Keywords
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