Posterior lamellar versus bilamellar tarsal rotation surgery for trachomatous trichiasis: Long-term outcomes from a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.10.015
Abstract: Summary Background We re-examined the participants of a clinical trial four years after enrolment to identify which of the two most commonly used eyelid surgery procedures to treat the blinding stage of trachoma (trachomatous trichiasis,… read more here.
Keywords: pltr; surgery; trial; long term ... See more keywords
Prevalence of trachoma in the Republic of Chad: results of 41 population-based surveys
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2018.1546877
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of trachoma in suspected-endemic areas of Chad, and thereby determine whether trachoma is a public health problem requiring intervention. Methods: We divided the suspected-endemic population living in secure districts… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence trichiasis; trichiasis prevalence; prevalence; prevalence trachoma ... See more keywords
Productivity, efficiency and gender equity of community mobilisation approaches in trichiasis campaigns: analysis of programmatic data from seven sub-Saharan African countries
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DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihab086
Abstract: Abstract Background Achieving elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in trichiasis-endemic districts requires a systematic approach to trichiasis case finding and outreach. Methods Programme monitoring data from seven countries for 2017–2019 were used… read more here.
Keywords: house; trichiasis; community mobilisation; mobilisation ... See more keywords
Postoperative trachomatous trichiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis study.
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DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihad014
Abstract: BACKGROUND Trachomatous trichiasis is the potential stage of trachoma in which the eyelashes scratch the surface of the globe, ultimately causing corneal opacity, visual impairment and blindness. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis… read more here.
Keywords: trachomatous trichiasis; meta analysis; trichiasis; systematic review ... See more keywords
The application of electrolysis of depigmented hair using a trichiasis electrolyzer combined with single hair follicle transplantation for the treatment of vitiligo‐associated leukotrichia
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.15400
Abstract: Leukotrichia is one of the difficulties of vitiligo treatment. Hair follicle transplantation is an efficient method to treat vitiligo‐associated leukotrichia. A trichiasis electrolyzer, commonly used for treating trichiasis, can be used to damage and remove… read more here.
Keywords: hair follicle; trichiasis; depigmented hair; hair ... See more keywords
Eyelash Epilation in the Absence of Trichiasis: Results of a Population-Based Prevalence Survey in the Western Division of Fiji
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005277
Abstract: Background The WHO definition of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is “at least one eyelash touching the globe, or evidence of recent epilation of in-turned eyelashes”, reflecting the fact that epilation is used as a self-management tool… read more here.
Keywords: western division; survey; prevalence; trichiasis ... See more keywords
The Gambia has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem: Challenges and successes.
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010282
Abstract: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness in the world and has been known to be a major public health problem in The Gambia for over 60 years. Nationwide blindness surveys, including trachoma, in… read more here.
Keywords: elimination; trachoma; health problem; trichiasis ... See more keywords
Current status of trachoma in India: Results from the National Trachoma Prevalence Survey
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_503_22
Abstract: Purpose: In the mid-twentieth century, trachoma was endemic in the northwestern states of India. We aimed to generate recent estimates of prevalence of trachomatous inflammation, follicular (TF) and trachomatous trichiasis (TT) in ten suspected-endemic districts… read more here.
Keywords: health; trichiasis; prevalence; aged years ... See more keywords
A novel interlamellar oral mucosa graft surgery technique using fibrin glue for the treatment of trichiasis.
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DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.20230010
Abstract: PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of patients with trichiasis treated with a modified interlamellar oral mucosa graft surgery technique using fibrin glue. METHODS A prospective study was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; interlamellar oral; graft; trichiasis ... See more keywords