심부 각막 궤양 및 천공 환자에서 시행한 다섯 겹 강화형 양막 이식술

Five-Layered Reinforcing Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Treatment of Deep Corneal Ulcer or Perforation

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of five-layered reinforced amniotic membrane (AM) transplantation for treating deep corneal ulcer or perforation. Case summary: We performed a five-layered reinforced AM transplant in three cases of corneal ulceration or perforation using mechanical compressed lyophilized AMs. In all cases, the perforated cornea healed with re-epithelization within 2 weeks and the ocular surface was stabilized for more than 1 year. Conclusions: Five-layered reinforced AM transplantation may be an alternative method for treating deep corneal ulcers or perforations. J Korean Ophthalmol Soc 2011;52(10):1232-1237