Pterygium Surgery

This text aims to provide the reader with current surgical approaches that facilitate non-recurrence of diseases associated with pterygia. Techniques for functional and cosmetic removal of pterygia are covered.

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Surgical procedures for the removal of pterygia have witnessed a varied historical past. This book provides the reader with 21st-century surgical approaches that facilitate non-recurrence of this perplexing disease. Techniques for functional and cosmetic removal of pterygia are covered. Other hot topics include proper use of mitomycin, indications and complications with its use, amnion grafts, conjunctival grafts, and argon laser surgery. Differing points of view from many internationally known authors should allow the reader to easily and quickly choose the procedures and techniques best suited for them.