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Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of biological amniotic membrane transplantation for recurrent pterygium.Methods 12 cases(12 eyes) with recurrent pterygium were treated by pterygium resection + amniotic membrane transplantation.The post operative follow-up period was 1 year.Results 4 cases(4eyes) were recurrent.The recurrent rate was 33.3％.Visual acuity all improved postoperatively with no symblepharon or infection.Conclusion Amniotic membrane transplantation is a safe and effective method for recurrent pterygium surgery. Key words: Biological amniotic membrane; Pterygium, recurrent ; Surgical operation
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