Comparison of efficacy of conjunctival autografts using sutures and fibrin glue in patients undergoing pterygium excision surgery
Author(s): Dr. Sharat Kumar, Dr. Sheetal Sharma, Dr. Eshani and Dr. Sumit Singh Chauhan
Abstract: Background: Pterygium is a wing-shaped ocular surface lesion traditionally described as an encroachment of bulbar conjunctiva onto the cornea. Hence; the present study was undertaken for comparing the efficacy of conjunctival autografts using sutures and fibrin glue in patients undergoing pterygium excision surgery.
Materials & Methods: 40 patients presenting with the pterygia of various types were enrolled. Patients were divided into 2 groups with 20 patients in each group, for applying sutures and fibrin glue to one group each. Each eye of the patient was considered as one case. Screening of the patient by brief history and general physical examination was done. Diffuse torch light examination for details of the pterygium and to rule out any other gross ocular pathology. Follow-up was done and postoperative findings were compared.
Results: Mean duration of surgery of the suture group and the glue group were 31.5 minutes and 18.4 minutes respectively. Significant results were obtained while comparing the mean duration of surgery. Patient discomfort was significantly less in the glue group in comparison to the suture group.
Conclusion: From the above results, the authors concluded that the use of fibrin glue to attach the free conjunctival autograft in pterygium surgery produces shorter operating time and less post-operative discomfort as compared to sutures.
DOI: 10.22271/27069567.2021.v3.i2b.220Pages: 85-87 | Views: 901 | Downloads: 406Download Full Article: Click Here
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sharat Kumar, Dr. Sheetal Sharma, Dr. Eshani, Dr. Sumit Singh Chauhan.
Comparison of efficacy of conjunctival autografts using sutures and fibrin glue in patients undergoing pterygium excision surgery. Int J Adv Res Med 2021;3(2):85-87. DOI:
10.22271/27069567.2021.v3.i2b.220
