title: Application of Preserved Human Amniotic Membrane for Corneal Surface Reconstruction.
abstract: Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of preserved human amniotic membrane transplantation for reconstruction of the corneal surface diseases.Methods: Preserved human amniotic membrane transplantations were performed in 84 eyes of 78 patients for corneal surface reconstruction. The indications were limbal stem cell deficiency from Steven-Johnson syndrome, chemical burn and herpes keratitis (27 eyes), bullous keratopathy (26 eyes), persistent epithelial defect and dellen (17 eyes), band keratopathy (11 eyes), preparing for prosthesis (1 eye), corneal ulcer (1 eye) and acute chemical burn (1 eye).Results: Success was noted in 83.3% (70/84) eyes, partial success in 13.1% (11/84) eyes, and failure in 3.6% (3/84) eyes for an average follow-up of 10.5 months (3 - 29 months). No patient developed major immediate post-operative complications.Conclusion: Amniotic membrane transplantation can reduce inflammation, promote corneal epithelial healing, and decrease irritation in corneal surface problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology; The Bangkok Biomaterial Center, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Madhidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; Department of Ophthalmology, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand (Tel.: (662)411-2006; Fax: (662)411-1906; E-mail: sippb@mahidol.ac.th)
authors.forename: Pinnita
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Prabhasawat
authors.forename: Panida
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kosrirukvongs
authors.forename: Wipawee
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Booranapong
authors.forename: Yongyudh
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Vajaradul