Split-conjunctival grafts for double-head pterygium.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the technique of split-conjunctival grafts (SCG) for double-head pterygia and to evaluate its postoperative outcome.


METHODS
A retrospective analysis of seven eyes with primary double-head pterygium was done. All eyes received pterygium excision with split-conjunctival grafts harvested from the superior quadrant. All patients were followed up for recurrence of the lesion and incidence of complications.


RESULTS
No recurrence was noted with a mean follow-up of 17.7 +/- 6 months.


CONCLUSIONS
Split-conjunctival graft is a useful procedure for double-head pterygium.
Maheshwari
Sejal
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Orbit, Lacrimal and Eye Plastic Service, Shri Ganapati Netralaya, Jalna 431-203, India. sejalm@netralaya.org
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011625:Pterygium / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome