J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1999 Sep;40(9):2622-2627.

Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for the Conjunctival Necrosis after Scleral Gra t in the Enucleated Eye: 1 Case Report

• Kweon OC
• Lee TD
• Sin MC

Abstract

The amniotic membrane has some characteristics. First, it does not express the human leukocyte antigens, and therefore immunologic rejection is not a concern. Second, it can be obtained easily and sufficiently. Third, because it has antimicrobial properties, transplantation of the amniotic membrane has fewer risks of post-operative infection. So it is under research for the amniotic membrane transplantation in cases of sterile corneal ulcer, pterygium excision,severe chemical and thermal corneal burns, ocular surface defects, conjunctival surface reconstruction after removal of large conjunctival lesions. We have experienced a good result of amniotic membrane transplantation for the conjunctival defect resulting from conjunctival necrosis, in enucleated eye having undergone scleral graft for scleral necrosis. Therefore, we report this case with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Amniotic membrane transplantation; Conjunctival defect

MeSH Terms

Amnion*
Burns
Corneal Ulcer
HLA Antigens
Necrosis*
Pterygium
Transplants
HLA Antigens