Oral mucosa for reconstructive surgery in a case of severe inflammatory necrotizing sclero-uveitis

The purpose of this case is to show the efficacy of buccal mucosa as an alternative to treat a case of severe necrotizing sclero-uveitis (NSU) associated with ocular perforation. We show a severe inflammatory NSU case that did not improve with topical treatment and scleral patch. We performed a bucc...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of ophthalmology 2020-01, Vol.68 (1), p.221-223
Hauptverfasser: Lamarca-Mateu, José, Salvador-Culla, Borja, Gómez-Benlloch, Alba, Barraquer, Rafael
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of this case is to show the efficacy of buccal mucosa as an alternative to treat a case of severe necrotizing sclero-uveitis (NSU) associated with ocular perforation. We show a severe inflammatory NSU case that did not improve with topical treatment and scleral patch. We performed a buccal mucosa graft taken from the lower lip with excellent functional and anatomical result, with no signs of relapse of the NSU after 2 years of follow-up. Buccal mucosa can be a safe, useful, and effective alternative for the reconstruction of the scleral wall.
ISSN:0301-4738
1998-3689
DOI:10.4103/ijo.IJO_671_19