Rotational flap versus simple conjunctival excision in pterygium treatment

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Purpose : to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of rotation technique n prevention recurrence of pterygium in comparison with simple conjunctival excision.

Method : in this retrospective study, 20 eyes were underwent rotational autograft procedure with which rotated flap sutured to bare area and 20 eyes were underwent simple conjunctival excision leaving bare area.

Results : patients underwent rotational flap procedure showed low recurrence of pterygium which 5 % in comparison with high recurrence of pterygium following simple conjunctival excision which is 20 %.

Conclusion : rotational autograft technique following is effective and safe procedure to prevent pterygium excision and simple excision should not be used alone because of high recurrence which is more difficult for excision.