Experience with the avulsion technique in pterygium surgery.
A technique for pterygium removal is described which combines the avulsion of the pterygium head off the corneal surface with a precise isolation and resection of the pterygium. The conjunctiva is resutured to allow the sclera to remain bare. B-radiation in 3 divided doses is administered in each case.
D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011625:Pterygium / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques