[Fresh amniotic membrane transplantation for ocular surface diseases].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the therapeutic effects of fresh amniotic membrane transplantation for ocular surface disorders (OSDs).


METHODS
Fresh amniotic membrane transplantation was performed in 38 cases (52 eyes) of ocular surface diseases, including pterygium, recurrent pterygium, Mooren's ulcer, Viral keratitis, and symblepharon. Follow-up studies ranging from 3 to 12 months were conducted.


RESULTS
No acute graft rejection was observed following the operation in these cases, and no recurrence was found in cases of pterygium and corneal ulcer during the follow-up period. The ocular movement was restored for the eyes with severe symblepharon.


CONCLUSIONS
Fresh amniotic membrane can be used as a graft material for ocular surface reconstruction, in which complete removal of the pathological tissues and reliable fixation of the amniotic membrane graft are crucial steps.
Luo
Hai-yan
HY
Department of Ophthalmology, Second People's Hospital of Fuling District, Chongqing 408000, China.
Peng
Shu-min
SM
Wang
Yong-jian
YJ
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000650:Amnion / Q000637:transplantation*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged