MiR‐3175 promotes epithelial‐mesenchymal transition by targeting Smad7 in human conjunctiva and pterygium
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DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.13698
Abstract: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in the post‐transcriptional regulation of mRNAs. However, the function of miRNAs is unclear in epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) of pterygium, a disease characterized by abnormal fibrovascular proliferation and invasion on the ocular… read more here.
Keywords: mesenchymal transition; 3175 promotes; pterygium; epithelial mesenchymal ... See more keywords
The efficacy of fascial granuloma excision with conjunctival autografting after pterygium surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-018-4054-1
Abstract: Background and objectivePterygium has a high recurrence rate after simple excision, and fascial granuloma is one of the common complications of pterygium excision. This study aimed to investigate the treatment for the fascial granuloma.MethodsIn this… read more here.
Keywords: excision conjunctival; pterygium; excision; granuloma ... See more keywords
Application of autologous serum eye drops after pterygium surgery: a prospective study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-018-4068-8
Abstract: PurposeThe study aims to determine the effect of 50% autologous serum drops (ASD) on corneal healing and patient comfort following pterygium surgery.MethodsFifty eyes of 50 patients who underwent pterygium excision combined with autologous conjunctival graft… read more here.
Keywords: group; study; pterygium; asd group ... See more keywords
Efficacy of bevacizumab injection after pterygium excision and limbal conjunctival autograft with limbal fixation suture
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-020-04704-w
Abstract: Purpose To determine the efficacy of subconjunctival bevacizumab injection after pterygium excision with limbal conjunctival autograft and limbal fixation suture. Methods This retrospective study included a total of 150 eyes of 150 patients with primary… read more here.
Keywords: limbal fixation; autograft limbal; limbal conjunctival; pterygium ... See more keywords
Corneal tomography and biomechanics in primary pterygium
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-017-0514-6
Abstract: PurposeTo study the Scheimpflug’s imaging and corneal biomechanics in primary pterygium.MethodsA prospective observational study of 55 patients with unilateral primary nasal pterygium was done. The normal fellow eyes of patients with pterygium were taken as… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; biomechanics primary; pterygium; primary pterygium ... See more keywords
Expression of prostaglandin E2 receptor subtypes in human pterygium and normal conjunctiva: immunohistochemical study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-017-0651-y
Abstract: PurposeIn the present study, we aimed to evaluate the expression of EP receptors in primary and recurrent human pterygium tissues.MethodsPterygium samples were collected from 65 patients with primary pterygium and 16 patients with recurrent pterygium.… read more here.
Keywords: primary recurrent; human pterygium; pterygium; expression ... See more keywords
Role of oxidative stress and vascular endothelial growth factor expression in pterygium pathogenesis and prevention of pterygium recurrence after surgical excision
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-020-01440-2
Abstract: To assess the roles of oxidative stress and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in pterygium pathogenesis and prevention of pterygium recurrence after surgical excision. Surgically removed pterygium tissue from 35 pterygium patients and normal conjunctival… read more here.
Keywords: surgical excision; recurrence; pterygium; oxidative stress ... See more keywords
Conjunctival Autograft Versus Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Treatment of Pterygium: Findings From a Cochrane Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2017.07.004
Abstract: PURPOSE To summarize key findings from a systematic review of the effectiveness and risks of conjunctival autograft (CAG) compared with amniotic membrane transplant (AMT) for pterygium. DESIGN Cochrane systematic review. METHODS We included only randomized… read more here.
Keywords: risk; cag; recurrence; systematic review ... See more keywords
Comparison of ocular surface squamous neoplasia and pterygium using anterior segment optical coherence tomography angiography
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100902
Abstract: Purpose To compare ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) and pterygium using anterior segment optical coherence tomography angiography (AS-OCTA). Observations Flow patterns of conjunctival vessels in patients with OSSN and pterygium were investigated using AS-OCTA. In… read more here.
Keywords: using anterior; ocular surface; pterygium; pterygium using ... See more keywords
Rapid 3D bioprinting of a multicellular model recapitulating pterygium microenvironment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121391
Abstract: Pterygium is an ocular surface disorder with high prevalence that can lead to vision impairment. As a pathological outgrowth of conjunctiva, pterygium involves neovascularization and chronic inflammation. Here, we developed a 3D multicellular in vitro… read more here.
Keywords: pterygium model; microenvironment; model; rapid bioprinting ... See more keywords
Therapeutic effects of auricular point acupressure on the recovery of patients after pterygium surgery: A pilot study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101339
Abstract: BACKGROUND and purpose: Postoperative pain in the pterygium of the eye seriously affects patient recovery. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of auricular point acupressure treatment on post-operative recovery in patients after pterygium… read more here.
Keywords: acupressure; recovery; group; pterygium ... See more keywords