Scleral reinforcement by a teflon graft and a tissue adhesive.
Expanded patches of polytetrafluoroetylen, teflon (Impra) together with a tissue adhesive (cyanoacrylate) have been used to reinforce the scleral wall. The material has been used in 3 different trials on animals in periods up to 8 months. The histological analysis showed that the material was well accepted. The study indicates that scleral reinforcement with teflon and cyanoacrylate is a safe procedure.
Ohrström
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Department of Ophthalmology, Regional Center Hospital, Orebro, Sweden.
Stenkula
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Berglin
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Naeser
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D000818:Animals; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006085:Graft Survival; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011817:Rabbits; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation; D013552:Swine; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene