A fibrin sealant for perforated and preperforated corneal ulcers

Fibrin sealant is used to close perforated or preperforated corneal ulcers. In addition to the usual advantages of cyanoacrylates it is degraded physiologically and provides a good support for corneal healing. Corneal grafting can be avoided when contraindicated or postponed when conditions allow. T...

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Published inBritish journal of ophthalmology Vol. 73; no. 9; pp. 757 - 761
Main Authors Lagoutte, F M, Gauthier, L, Comte, P R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JR BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 01.09.1989
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Subjects
Adolescent
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Calcium Chloride - therapeutic use
Corneal Ulcer - therapy
Diseases of cornea, anterior segment and sclera
Female
Fibrin
Fibrin Tissue Adhesive - therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Ophthalmology
Tissue Adhesives - therapeutic use
Human
Proteins
Fibrin
Dressing
Cornea
Eye disease
Treatment
Enzyme
Perforation
Thrombin
Keratopathy
Ulceration
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Summary:Fibrin sealant is used to close perforated or preperforated corneal ulcers. In addition to the usual advantages of cyanoacrylates it is degraded physiologically and provides a good support for corneal healing. Corneal grafting can be avoided when contraindicated or postponed when conditions allow. This technique has been successful in nine eyes of eight patients.
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ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.73.9.757