title: Synthetic patch for scleral tissue loss.
abstract: We report a case in which traumatic scleral tissue loss was surgically treated by a synthetic patch used in neurosurgical procedures. In the present case the patch served as a permanent solution to scleral loss. The patch is available commercially and easily stored. In the light of our experience, we suggest that this patch material be considered for both urgent and semi-elective scleral patching procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dori
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Beiran
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Carmi
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011140:Polyurethanes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012590:Sclera / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes