Scleral ulceration after vitreoretinal surgery |
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| Authors: | Nikhil S Gokhale |
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| Affiliation: | Gokhale Eye Hospital and Eyebank, Anant Building, Gokhale Road (S), Dadar (West), Mumbai - 400 028, India |
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| Abstract: | 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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| Keywords: | Conjunctival flap scleral ulcer vitreoretinal surgery |
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