[Lamellar autografting in the treatment of small corneal perforations].
BACKGROUND
The treatment of corneal perforations due to corneal ulceration is a serious challenge in countries where there are no eye banks. The author presents an original surgical procedure for treating these cases: lamellar autografting.


METHODS
The corneal transplant was taken at 12 h; size was 2 to 4 mm and thickness 2/3 of the stroma. Twelve patients were treated.


RESULTS
The results are satisfactory and the grafting successful; no complication of significant importance has been noted.


CONCLUSIONS
Lamellar autografting is an effective method for treating small corneal perforations. It can be temporary in case of central localization, or permanent in case of paracentral perforation.
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Centre d'Ophtalmologie de Ho Chi Minh Ville, Vietnam.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
Autogreffe lamellaire dans le traitement des petites perforations cornéennes.