Pterygium with Autograft

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Alex W. Cohen, MD, PhD, presents a technique for conjunctival autograft for pterygium. Lidocaine with epinephrine is injected to balloon the pterygium and conjunctiva to make dissection easier. Sutures are used to anchor the graft, then glue is applied to affix the tissue in place.

Posted: 2/04/2016

Pterygium with Autograft

Alex W. Cohen, MD, PhD, presents a technique for conjunctival autograft for pterygium. Lidocaine with epinephrine is injected to balloon the pterygium and conjunctiva to make dissection easier. Sutures are used to anchor the graft, then glue is applied to affix the tissue in place.

Posted: 2/04/2016

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Syed Kadri

9 years ago

Is it necessary to cautery , does it affects fixing of graft

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