Scleral ulceration after vitreoretinal surgery

Scleral ulceration after ocular surgery is a rare but serious complication. Determination of the underlying systemic and local causes is critical for treatment. An unusual case of ischemic scleral ulceration after vitreoretinal surgery in a diabetic patient is reported. Patient was successfully trea...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Gokhale, Nikhil S
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 2009
Materias:
Brief Communications
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2712703/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19574702
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.53059
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Sumario:Scleral ulceration after ocular surgery is a rare but serious complication. Determination of the underlying systemic and local causes is critical for treatment. An unusual case of ischemic scleral ulceration after vitreoretinal surgery in a diabetic patient is reported. Patient was successfully treated with a pedicle conjunctival graft.

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