Novel Use of Cryopreserved Ultra-thick Human Amniotic Membrane for Management of Anophthalmic Socket Contracture. Issue 2 (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Slentz, Dane H.; Nelson, Christine C.
• Is Part Of: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 35:Issue 2(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: Eye -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ophthalmic plastic surgery -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.70592
• DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001264
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0740-9303

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: To describe the use of cryopreserved ultra-thick human amniotic membrane for management of anophthalmic socket contracture. Methods: A chart review was performed to identify patients undergoing fornix reconstruction with cryopreserved ultra-thick human amniotic membrane for management of anophthalmic socket contracture. Patient demographics, disease etiology, and data regarding postoperative prosthesis fit and complications were collected. Results: The technique is described in 3 female patients with anophthalmic socket contracture who underwent fornix reconstruction using cryopreserved ultra-thick human amniotic membrane. All patients had excellent prosthesis fit at final follow up (range, 10–14 months). There were no clinically significant complications and no reoperations were performed. One pyogenic granuloma developed and was excised without affecting ocular prosthesis fit. Conclusions: Cryopreserved ultra-thick human amniotic membrane is easy to use, well tolerated, and produces good outcomes for management of anophthalmic socket contracture. Abstract : The authors describe the use of cryopreserved ultra-thick human amniotic membrane for management of anophthalmic socket contracture.