J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1976 Dec;17(4):467-469.
Effects of Cryocautery on the Recurrent Pterygium
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- The results of cryotherapy for 12 cases with the tendency of recurrent pterygium treated with Thio-tepa or strontium 90 after the surgical removal are presented. There appeared the rupture of vessels. and edema following cryocautery for: 3~15 days. No special complication or any sequelae in the eyeball is observed. The irritatini signs such as foreign body sensation, lacrimation or photophobia are easily relieved with systemic treatment of Celestamin tablet.
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