The Thai Journal of Ophthalmology
The Opthalmological Society of Thailand
Official Publication of the Royal College of Ophthalmologist and Ophthalmological Society of Thailand

Kenacort-A with Conjunctival Autografting in the Surgical Management of Pterygium.

Boonchu Puvatanond M.D.
* Ophthalmology Department, Chiangrai Government Hospital


ABSTRACT New technique of pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft with Kenacort-A injection were reported.

Methods: Ninety patients who had pterygium underwent excision of pterygium by one surgeon. Patients were randomized into three groups of 30 patients each.

Patients in group I were used the technique of conjunctival autograft. The recurrence rate was 33.33%

Patients in group II were used the technique of bare sciera with Kenacort-A injection. The recurrent rate was 26.67%

Patients in group III were used the technique of conjunctival autograft with Kenacort-A injection. The recurrent rate was 6.67%

The mean follow up period was 12 months

Conclusion: This study indicates the advantage technique of conjuntival autograft with Kenacort-A injection.



Thai J Ophthalmol 1995 ; January-June 9(1): 25-30.