Amniotic membrane transplantation for infectious keratitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92366-x
Abstract: Infectious keratitis (IK) is the 5th leading cause of blindness globally. Broad-spectrum topical antimicrobial treatment is the current mainstay of treatment for IK, though adjuvant treatment or surgeries are often required in refractory cases of… read more here.
Keywords: infectious keratitis; amniotic membrane; membrane transplantation; systematic review ... See more keywords
Treatment and prevention of ocular motility restrictions with amniotic membrane transplantation.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273972.2021.1987925
Abstract: We intend to investigate the indications, complications, and final results of amniotic membrane (AM) transplantation in ocular motility restrictions. Surgeons have tried to prevent restrictive adhesions between the extraocular muscles and surrounding tissues because they… read more here.
Keywords: amniotic membrane; membrane transplantation; motility restrictions; transplantation ... See more keywords
Comparing ProKera With Amniotic Membrane Transplantation: Indications, Outcomes, and Costs.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002852
Abstract: PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of ProKera versus amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) in managing ocular surface disease. METHODS This study is a retrospective case series of patients who received… read more here.
Keywords: membrane transplantation; prokera; amniotic membrane; area ... See more keywords
The Effect of Amniotic Membrane Transplantation on Trabeculectomy in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/9355206
Abstract: Purpose The aim is to evaluate the effect of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) on trabeculectomy with mitomycin C in patients with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG). Methods This retrospective cohort study included 85 eyes of PXG who… read more here.
Keywords: success rates; success; group; membrane transplantation ... See more keywords
Role of amniotic membrane transplantation in treating acute ocular manifestations in Steven–Johnson syndrome and its long-term impact
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1451_22
Abstract: Background: Steven–Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a serious disorder affecting the skin and mucous membrane, causing multiple flaccid bullae and purpuric rashes with sheet-like epithelial detachment including the ocular surface. The long-term outcomes following SJS are… read more here.
Keywords: long term; amniotic membrane; membrane transplantation; membrane ... See more keywords
Sutureless Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in a Pediatric Patient with Acute Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
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DOI: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2019.13333
Abstract: The purpose of this case report is to describe a new surgical method for sutureless placement of the amniotic membrane with a symblepharon ring in a pediatric patient with acute toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). A… read more here.
Keywords: amniotic membrane; membrane transplantation; pediatric patient; patient acute ... See more keywords
Clinical Results of the Use of Amniotic Membrane Transplantation Alone or in Combination with Adjuvant Therapies in Conjunctival Fornix Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2021.77019
Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the clinical results of amniotic membrane transplantation alone or in combination with adjuvant therapies in conjunctival fornix reconstruction. Materials and Methods: The clinical results of patients who presented to our clinic between… read more here.
Keywords: transplantation; conjunctival fornix; fornix obliteration; membrane transplantation ... See more keywords