Human amniotic membrane transplantation: past, present, and future.
This article describes amniotic membrane transplantation from experimental fetal membrane transplantations in the early twentieth century through the present day. The procurement, complications, and solutions of this delicate procedure are covered with a mention of what is in store for the future.
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Loyola University at Chicago, Department of Ophthalmology, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. cornea999@aol.com
D000650:Amnion / Q000637:transplantation*; D001684:Biological Dressings; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000601:surgery*; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005544:Forecasting; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D015422:Scleral Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016378:Tissue Transplantation / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends