Scleral Patch Graft for Necrosis

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Laurie Sullivan, FRANZCO, presents a case of scleral necrosis with calcified plaque 22 years after pterygium surgery and B irradiation. There was a significant risk for infectious (fungal) scleritis. Scleral patch allograft surgery was performed, along with conjunctival autograft.

Posted: 6/14/2016

Scleral Patch Graft for Necrosis

Laurie Sullivan, FRANZCO, presents a case of scleral necrosis with calcified plaque 22 years after pterygium surgery and B irradiation. There was a significant risk for infectious (fungal) scleritis. Scleral patch allograft surgery was performed, along with conjunctival autograft.

Posted: 6/14/2016

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Deric De Wit

6 years ago

Beautiful surgery - can the scleral patch be lamellar?

Deepam Rusia

7 years ago

Nice case, thank you for posting it.

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