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  • Title: [Reconstructive lacrimal gland with free submandibular gland transfer for management of xerophthalmia].
    Author: Jia G, Wang Y, Lu L, Wang X, Li Z.
    Journal: Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi; 1998 Sep; 34(5):388-90. PubMed ID: 11877235.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: In order to seek more efficient surgical method to treat total xerophthalmia. METHOD: Microvascular submandibular gland transfer was used to reconstruct lacrimal gland for management of the dry eye. 5 cases (6 eyes) with total xerophthalmia were operated with this method. RESULTS: All the patients were followed up for 1 - 30 months. The results were satisfactory, the submandibular salivary gland relieved the dryness and improved visual acuities with negligible side effect. CONCLUSION: Microvascular submandibular gland transfer is potentially the best surgical solution to total xerophthalmia.
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