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  • Title: Conjunctival transplantation for corneal surface reconstruction--case reports and review of literature.
    Author: Sanghvi A, Basti S.
    Journal: Indian J Ophthalmol; 1996 Mar; 44(1):33-8. PubMed ID: 8828304.
    Abstract:
    Corneal persistent epithelial defects (PED) can occur due to various causes. In diffuse ocular surface disease, they often occur secondary to depletion of limbal stem cells. A number of complications occur secondary to PED and successful treatment usually requires conjunctival surgeries for corneal surface reconstruction. We report two cases of chemical injury successfully treated by two such procedures. This report highlights the encouraging results of limbal transplantation and reviews the literature in the management of PED with limbal stem cell loss.
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