To compare between single intraoperative mitomycin C (MMC) application
and timbal conjunctival autograft transplantation (LCAT) in management
of primary pterygium
40 eyes with primary pterygium were divided into 2 groups. Groupl
(20 eyes) received single intraoperative MMC application. Group 2 (20
eyes) where upper temporal conjunctival autograft was performed. Follow
up period ranged from 8 to 12 months (mean10 months).
As regards group (1): recurrence was reported in 3 eyes (159.6), stromal
keratitis in 1 eye (5%), epithelial defects in 3 eyes (15%), granuloma in 1
eye (5%), and transient elevation of 10P in 4 eyes (20%).
As regards group (2): graft edema was detected in 16 eyes (80%), hyperemia
of the graft in 7 eyes (35%), granuloma in 2 eyes (10%), flap retraction
in 2 eyes (10%), while recurrence was reported in 2 eyes (10%). |
