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Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Persistent Epithelial Defects With Ulceration
American Journal of Ophthalmology · 1997 · Vol. 123(3) · pp. 303–312
Shwu‐Huey Lee✉Scheffer C.G. Tseng(University of Miami)
Abstract
Amniotic membrane transplantation may be considered an alternative method for treating persistent epithelial defects and sterile ulceration that are refractory to conventional treatment and before considering treatment by conjunctival flaps or tarsorrhaphy.
Corneal Surgery and TreatmentsOcular Surface and Contact LensCorneal surgery and disordersMedicineTransplantationCorneal ulcerationAmnionSurgeryCorneal perforationPerforationRefractory (planetary science)Rheumatoid arthritisPterygium
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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAmnionCorneaCorneal UlcerEpitheliumFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedOrgan PreservationVisual AcuityCryopreservation
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