Conjunctival prolapse: a simple and effective treatment.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a simple and noninvasive technique to manage conjunctival prolapse and to report its efficacy.


METHODS
Noncomparative, retrospective case series.


METHODS
Ten consecutive patients encountered over a span of 13 years developed postoperative conjunctival prolapse as a complication from various ocular and orbital procedures.


METHODS
The prolapsed tissue is tucked back to its proper position with the aid of jeweler's forceps and a strip of gauze saturated with petroleum jelly and antibiotic ointment; thereafter, a double patch is applied to the closed eyelids.


METHODS
Successful resolution is usually attained within 48 hours.


RESULTS
The technique is easy, efficient, and effective. All ten patients experienced no further complications after resolution.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinicians should consider adopting this noninvasive technique.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009824:Ointments; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D010577:Petrolatum; D011391:Prolapse; D012189:Retrospective Studies