Amniotic membrane transplantation and conjunctival autograft combined with mitomycin C for the management of primary pterygium: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pterygium is a common ocular surface disease. Recurrence is the greatest concern in the treatment of pterygium. Thus, a standardized and effective treatment modality with minimal risk for complications is needed for the management of pterygium. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate different tissue grafting options, including conjunctival autograft (CAG) with mitomycin C (MMC), CAG alone, and amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT), for the management of primary pterygium.

Methods

We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases for relevant studies. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which CAG + MMC and AMT were compared with surgical excision with CAG alone for the treatme

SUBMITTER: Taher NO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9684179 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature