[Bangerter pterygium operation--a simple and safe method].
BACKGROUND
A Bangerter has introduced a surgery method by radial incision at 6 o'clock and turning the conjunctiva by 90 degrees C. The success of this method was evaluated in a retrospective study.


METHODS
Out of 38 consecutively operated primary ptygiums, using the Bangerter method, 28 cases could be followed up (average follow-up period = 7,8 years). One eye showed a relapse, 27 were relapse-free.


CONCLUSIONS
The Bangerter method ist recommended to perform surgery in primary pterygiums, especially for the GP, since this method shows a slight relapse-rate only and does not involve the use of a free implant, cytostatics or radiation treatment.
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D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011625:Pterygium / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments
Die Pterygium-Operation nach Bangerter--eine einfache und sichere Methode.