Gundersen Flap Removal to Restore Eyesight Without Limbal Transplantation—A Case Report. Issue 6 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fogla, Rajesh; Indumathy, Thazethaeveetil R.
• Is Part Of: Cornea. Volume 40:Issue 6(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Gundersen flap -- conjunctival flap -- limbal epithelium; Cornea -- Periodicals; Cornea -- Periodicals; Cornée -- Périodiques; 617.719
• DOI: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002530
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0277-3740

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: To report a case of Gundersen flap removal where the ocular surface was restored without the need for additional limbal stem cell transplantation. Methods: We describe a case of 57-year-old man who underwent Gundersen flap for a nonhealing corneal ulcer in right eye 17 years ago. He recently lost eyesight in left eye after blunt trauma. Gundersen flap removal was performed in right eye along with amniotic membrane transplantation. Results: The ocular surface recovered completely after surgery without any evidence of limbal stem cell deficiency. His corrected distance visual acuity improved to 20/60 along with a stable ocular surface, which was maintained till last follow-up of 12 months. Conclusions: A normal ocular surface can be restored after Gundersen flap surgery if removal of limbal epithelium is not performed during the primary procedure. Additional corneal surgery might be required depending on corneal clarity. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.