AIM:To determine the efficacy and safety of pedicled conjunctival lacrimal duct reconstruction in the treatment of severe obstruction of superior and inferior lacrimal canaliculi with conjunctivochalasis.METHODS:This ...AIM:To determine the efficacy and safety of pedicled conjunctival lacrimal duct reconstruction in the treatment of severe obstruction of superior and inferior lacrimal canaliculi with conjunctivochalasis.METHODS:This study was per formed as a retrospective analysis of patients who received conjunctival dacryocystorhinostomy with pedicled conjunctival flap reconstruction combined with tube intubation due to severe superior and inferior lacrimal canalicular obstruction with conjunctivochalasis from January 2019 to October 2019.The clinical data included the degree of preoperative epiphora and postoperative relief,preoperative examination of lacrimal duct computed tomography and ultrasound biomicroscopy,postoperative evaluation of lacrimal duct function by chloramphenicol taste and fluorescein dye disappearance test,etc.Syringing was carried out to determine the reconstruction and patency of the lacrimal duct.RESULTS:All 9 patients(9 eyes)had severe canalicular obstruction with conjunctivochalasis.The patients included 4 males and 5 females aged between 47–65y with an average age of 52.2±6.7y.At 3mo follow-up,the tube was removed and the patients were followed for a further 3mo.After tube removal,6 patients showed no epiphora.These patients also had positive chloramphenicol tastes and normal fluorescein dye disappearance test results.Two patientshad epiphora.Also,syringing showed partial patency of the reconstructed lacrimal duct.One patient had no improvement in epiphora with negative chloramphenicol taste and fluorescein dye disappearance test results and obstruction of the reconstructed lacrimal duct.The total effective rate of the operation was 8/9,with no serious complications.CONCLUSION:Pedicled conjunctival lacrimal duct reconstruction conjunctival dacryocystorhinostomy is safe and effective for superior and inferior canalicular obstruction with conjunctivochalasis.展开更多
AIM: To compare the status of bacteria in the conjunctival sac from the elder Qiang minority and Han people with dry eyes in Sichuan, China. METHODS: Total of 54 elder Qiang people with dry eyes (108 eyes) were examin...AIM: To compare the status of bacteria in the conjunctival sac from the elder Qiang minority and Han people with dry eyes in Sichuan, China. METHODS: Total of 54 elder Qiang people with dry eyes (108 eyes) were examined by cluster sampling. In the similar habitation region of Han people, 80 (160 dry eyes) Han people were analyzed as the control group. The bacteria was separated from the inferior palpebral conjunctiva, then inoculated on blood plate for 48 hours and identified. RESULTS: Totally 24 strains of bacteria were cultured in either Qiang minority or Han c populations with 3 strains of them existed in both ethnic groups. The commonest bacteria in conjunctival sac in two ethnic groups were non-pathogenic bacterium. The composition of Corynebacterium in Han people (54.1%) was significantly higher than that in Qiang minority (27.4%) (chi(2)=11.6721, P=0.0006). The percentage of Sphingomonas Paucimobilis in Qiang people was higher than that in Han people (chi(2)=18.6442, P=0.0000). However, there was no significant difference between Qiang minority and Han people either in bacterial positive rate in conjunctival sac, or the composition of bacteria species and strains, or the composition of staphylococcus epidemids between two ethnic populations. CONCLUSION:There was no significant difference of bacterial positive rate in conjunctival sac from the elder of Qiang minority and Han people with dry eye, but the species of bacteria were different.展开更多
Large tarsal plate defect reconstruction is one of the most challenging tasks for plastic surgeons.Based on our practical work and literature review,the techniques and postoperative results of the preserved sclera,ear...Large tarsal plate defect reconstruction is one of the most challenging tasks for plastic surgeons.Based on our practical work and literature review,the techniques and postoperative results of the preserved sclera,ear cartilage,and acellular dermal matrix(ADM)as tarsal plate substitutes were investigated.Two cases were reviewed.Case 1 was a 22-year-old female who had total loss of the right lower eyelid.Ear cartilage(23 mm25 mm)was implanted under the expanded skin during the forehead skin-expanding procedure to form a skin-cartilageexpander capsule compound structure for lower eyelid reconstruction.Case 2 was a 7-year-old boy with a unilateral divided nevus.The lid and conjunctiva of the lower eyelid were invaded.A piece of ADM(12 mm4 mm)was used to repair the tarsal plate defect(12 mm3 mm).The conjunctiva of ADM was covered by itself.An orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap was used for anterior lamella reconstruction.In case 1,the compound tissue survived and supported the lower eyelid,the lid margin was clear,and the structure was complete over a 1-year follow-up.The aesthetic appearance of the eyelid improved after depilation.It is the first clinical research on the expander capsule as eyelid conjunctiva.In case 2,the conjunctiva completely covered the superior ADM,and the transplant merged with the surrounding tissues without complications after 5 months.The preserved sclera has the longest application history as a tarsal plate substitute.However,it should be preserved in an eye bank and transplanted with conjunctiva repair.Ear cartilage is an autologous tissue that requires conjunctival reconstruction.Our clinical practice was the first to prove the possibility of the expander capsule as eyelid conjunctiva.It is feasible to prefabricate the skin-tarsal conjunctiva complex during the skin expansion procedure.Allogeneic ADM is a common clinical material with advantages of good biological histocompatibility,supportive strength,conjunctivalization,and not requiring donor site surgery.Plastic surgeons are familiar with autologous ear cartilage and ADM,which are easy to obtain and treat.Both ear cartilage and ADM are expected to be the first-line choices in future studies.展开更多
Purpose:The antiseptic effectiveness of 5% anerdian Ⅲ, 0.016% gentamicin,and 0.5% tobramycin solutions in pre-surgical irrigation of conjunctival sac were compared. Methods:A total of 295 cataract patients (302 eyes)...Purpose:The antiseptic effectiveness of 5% anerdian Ⅲ, 0.016% gentamicin,and 0.5% tobramycin solutions in pre-surgical irrigation of conjunctival sac were compared. Methods:A total of 295 cataract patients (302 eyes) who had undergone phacoemulsification aspiration combined with intraocular lens insertion. (IOL).were recruited in this prospective study.Operative eyes were given 0.3% levofloxacin eye drops for 3 days and then were randomized into three treatment groups:anerdian. (A), gentamicin (B) and tobramycin (C).The patients received conjunctival sac irrigation using the respective solutions at 10 minutes preoperatively.Conjunctival sac sampling was performed before and after irrigation and the samples were used for subsequent bacterial culture and swab tests. The positive culture rate was used as the main outcome. Results:The positive rates of bacterial culture before conjunctival sac irrigationwere 17.31% (18 eyes) in group A, 13.86% (14 eyes) in group B and 17.3% (14 eyes) in group C.Post irrigation,the positive rates in the three groups decreased to 5.76% . (6 eyes),5.94% . (6 eyes) and 7.22% (7 eyes), respectively. The positive rates among the three groups did not differ significantly.However,the positive rate in group A only significantly differed before and after the irrigation (P<0.05). No toxic or allergic reactions were observed on the ocular surface of any patient after irrigation. Conclusion: The antiseptic effects of the three types of con junctival sac irrigations did not differ. (Eye Science 2013; 28: 20-23)展开更多
Conjunctival flaps have previously proven to be effective in preserving the globe for individuals with severe ocular surface disease.Infectious keratitis,neurotrophic keratitis,nontraumatic corneal melts,descemetocele...Conjunctival flaps have previously proven to be effective in preserving the globe for individuals with severe ocular surface disease.Infectious keratitis,neurotrophic keratitis,nontraumatic corneal melts,descemetoceles,perforations,and corneal burns are all indications for this procedure.The flaps promote nutrition,metabolism,structure,and vascularity,as well as reduce pain,irritation,inflammation,and infection.Furthermore,patients avoid the emotional and psychological repercussions of enucleation or evisceration,while requiring fewer postoperative medications and office visits.Currently,fewer flaps are performed due to the emergence of additional therapeutic techniques,such as serum tears,bandage lenses,corneal grafting,Oxervate,amniotic membrane,and umbilical cord grafting.However,despite newer conservative medical methods,conjunctival flaps have been demonstrated to be useful and advantageous.Moreover,future technologies and approaches for globe preservation and sight restoration after prior conjunctival flaps are anticipated.Herein,we review the history,advantages,and disadvantages of various surgical techniques:Gundersen’s bipedicle flap,partial limbal advancement flap,selective pedunculated conjunctival flap with or without Tenon’s capsule,and Mekonnen’s modified inferior palpebral-bulbar conjunctival flap.The surgical pearls and recommendations offered by the innovators are also reviewed,including restrictions and potential complications.Procedures for visual rehabilitation in selective cases after conjunctival flap are reviewed as well.展开更多
基金Supported by Dalian Medical Science Research Project (No.1811048)。
文摘AIM:To determine the efficacy and safety of pedicled conjunctival lacrimal duct reconstruction in the treatment of severe obstruction of superior and inferior lacrimal canaliculi with conjunctivochalasis.METHODS:This study was per formed as a retrospective analysis of patients who received conjunctival dacryocystorhinostomy with pedicled conjunctival flap reconstruction combined with tube intubation due to severe superior and inferior lacrimal canalicular obstruction with conjunctivochalasis from January 2019 to October 2019.The clinical data included the degree of preoperative epiphora and postoperative relief,preoperative examination of lacrimal duct computed tomography and ultrasound biomicroscopy,postoperative evaluation of lacrimal duct function by chloramphenicol taste and fluorescein dye disappearance test,etc.Syringing was carried out to determine the reconstruction and patency of the lacrimal duct.RESULTS:All 9 patients(9 eyes)had severe canalicular obstruction with conjunctivochalasis.The patients included 4 males and 5 females aged between 47–65y with an average age of 52.2±6.7y.At 3mo follow-up,the tube was removed and the patients were followed for a further 3mo.After tube removal,6 patients showed no epiphora.These patients also had positive chloramphenicol tastes and normal fluorescein dye disappearance test results.Two patientshad epiphora.Also,syringing showed partial patency of the reconstructed lacrimal duct.One patient had no improvement in epiphora with negative chloramphenicol taste and fluorescein dye disappearance test results and obstruction of the reconstructed lacrimal duct.The total effective rate of the operation was 8/9,with no serious complications.CONCLUSION:Pedicled conjunctival lacrimal duct reconstruction conjunctival dacryocystorhinostomy is safe and effective for superior and inferior canalicular obstruction with conjunctivochalasis.
基金Sichuan Provincial Health Ministry Research Fund,China(No.080302)
文摘AIM: To compare the status of bacteria in the conjunctival sac from the elder Qiang minority and Han people with dry eyes in Sichuan, China. METHODS: Total of 54 elder Qiang people with dry eyes (108 eyes) were examined by cluster sampling. In the similar habitation region of Han people, 80 (160 dry eyes) Han people were analyzed as the control group. The bacteria was separated from the inferior palpebral conjunctiva, then inoculated on blood plate for 48 hours and identified. RESULTS: Totally 24 strains of bacteria were cultured in either Qiang minority or Han c populations with 3 strains of them existed in both ethnic groups. The commonest bacteria in conjunctival sac in two ethnic groups were non-pathogenic bacterium. The composition of Corynebacterium in Han people (54.1%) was significantly higher than that in Qiang minority (27.4%) (chi(2)=11.6721, P=0.0006). The percentage of Sphingomonas Paucimobilis in Qiang people was higher than that in Han people (chi(2)=18.6442, P=0.0000). However, there was no significant difference between Qiang minority and Han people either in bacterial positive rate in conjunctival sac, or the composition of bacteria species and strains, or the composition of staphylococcus epidemids between two ethnic populations. CONCLUSION:There was no significant difference of bacterial positive rate in conjunctival sac from the elder of Qiang minority and Han people with dry eye, but the species of bacteria were different.
基金the Shanghai Committee of Science and Technology,China(grant no.19ZR1430100)。
文摘Large tarsal plate defect reconstruction is one of the most challenging tasks for plastic surgeons.Based on our practical work and literature review,the techniques and postoperative results of the preserved sclera,ear cartilage,and acellular dermal matrix(ADM)as tarsal plate substitutes were investigated.Two cases were reviewed.Case 1 was a 22-year-old female who had total loss of the right lower eyelid.Ear cartilage(23 mm25 mm)was implanted under the expanded skin during the forehead skin-expanding procedure to form a skin-cartilageexpander capsule compound structure for lower eyelid reconstruction.Case 2 was a 7-year-old boy with a unilateral divided nevus.The lid and conjunctiva of the lower eyelid were invaded.A piece of ADM(12 mm4 mm)was used to repair the tarsal plate defect(12 mm3 mm).The conjunctiva of ADM was covered by itself.An orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap was used for anterior lamella reconstruction.In case 1,the compound tissue survived and supported the lower eyelid,the lid margin was clear,and the structure was complete over a 1-year follow-up.The aesthetic appearance of the eyelid improved after depilation.It is the first clinical research on the expander capsule as eyelid conjunctiva.In case 2,the conjunctiva completely covered the superior ADM,and the transplant merged with the surrounding tissues without complications after 5 months.The preserved sclera has the longest application history as a tarsal plate substitute.However,it should be preserved in an eye bank and transplanted with conjunctiva repair.Ear cartilage is an autologous tissue that requires conjunctival reconstruction.Our clinical practice was the first to prove the possibility of the expander capsule as eyelid conjunctiva.It is feasible to prefabricate the skin-tarsal conjunctiva complex during the skin expansion procedure.Allogeneic ADM is a common clinical material with advantages of good biological histocompatibility,supportive strength,conjunctivalization,and not requiring donor site surgery.Plastic surgeons are familiar with autologous ear cartilage and ADM,which are easy to obtain and treat.Both ear cartilage and ADM are expected to be the first-line choices in future studies.
基金supported by Fund for Medical Sciences and of Guangdong Province (A2012413)
文摘Purpose:The antiseptic effectiveness of 5% anerdian Ⅲ, 0.016% gentamicin,and 0.5% tobramycin solutions in pre-surgical irrigation of conjunctival sac were compared. Methods:A total of 295 cataract patients (302 eyes) who had undergone phacoemulsification aspiration combined with intraocular lens insertion. (IOL).were recruited in this prospective study.Operative eyes were given 0.3% levofloxacin eye drops for 3 days and then were randomized into three treatment groups:anerdian. (A), gentamicin (B) and tobramycin (C).The patients received conjunctival sac irrigation using the respective solutions at 10 minutes preoperatively.Conjunctival sac sampling was performed before and after irrigation and the samples were used for subsequent bacterial culture and swab tests. The positive culture rate was used as the main outcome. Results:The positive rates of bacterial culture before conjunctival sac irrigationwere 17.31% (18 eyes) in group A, 13.86% (14 eyes) in group B and 17.3% (14 eyes) in group C.Post irrigation,the positive rates in the three groups decreased to 5.76% . (6 eyes),5.94% . (6 eyes) and 7.22% (7 eyes), respectively. The positive rates among the three groups did not differ significantly.However,the positive rate in group A only significantly differed before and after the irrigation (P<0.05). No toxic or allergic reactions were observed on the ocular surface of any patient after irrigation. Conclusion: The antiseptic effects of the three types of con junctival sac irrigations did not differ. (Eye Science 2013; 28: 20-23)
文摘Conjunctival flaps have previously proven to be effective in preserving the globe for individuals with severe ocular surface disease.Infectious keratitis,neurotrophic keratitis,nontraumatic corneal melts,descemetoceles,perforations,and corneal burns are all indications for this procedure.The flaps promote nutrition,metabolism,structure,and vascularity,as well as reduce pain,irritation,inflammation,and infection.Furthermore,patients avoid the emotional and psychological repercussions of enucleation or evisceration,while requiring fewer postoperative medications and office visits.Currently,fewer flaps are performed due to the emergence of additional therapeutic techniques,such as serum tears,bandage lenses,corneal grafting,Oxervate,amniotic membrane,and umbilical cord grafting.However,despite newer conservative medical methods,conjunctival flaps have been demonstrated to be useful and advantageous.Moreover,future technologies and approaches for globe preservation and sight restoration after prior conjunctival flaps are anticipated.Herein,we review the history,advantages,and disadvantages of various surgical techniques:Gundersen’s bipedicle flap,partial limbal advancement flap,selective pedunculated conjunctival flap with or without Tenon’s capsule,and Mekonnen’s modified inferior palpebral-bulbar conjunctival flap.The surgical pearls and recommendations offered by the innovators are also reviewed,including restrictions and potential complications.Procedures for visual rehabilitation in selective cases after conjunctival flap are reviewed as well.