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مقاله
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Abstract
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Title:
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Treatment of Recurrent Corneal Epithelial Defect by Autologous Serum Application
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Author(s):
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Hamid Norouzi, Hossein Mohammad Rabei, Kourosh Sheibani
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Presentation Type:
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Poster
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Subject:
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Cornea and Anterior Segment
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Others:
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Presenting Author:
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Name:
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Hamid Norouzi
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Affiliation :(optional)
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Imam Hossein Medical Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.Tehran,Iran
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E mail:
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bluelasikman@yahoo.com
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Phone:
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22043175
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Mobile:
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09121055023
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Purpose:
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To evaluate the efficacy of autologous serum application for the treatment of recurrent corneal epithelial defect.
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Methods:
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A total of 14 patients with recurrent corneal epithelial defect were studied. Autologous serum was prepared from the patients and diluted to 20% adding normal saline. The patients were instructed to use the autologous serum every six hours. Patients were followed for a mean period of 18 months.
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Results:
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Four males (%28.6) and 10 (% 71.4) females entered the study. Four patients stopped the treatment after three months with complete satisfaction from treatment. Patients reported a reduction in frequency and severity of attacks 2±4.6weeks after the star of treatment. The mean number of attacks before the procedure was 0.9±7.6 per year which was reduced to 0.9±2.2per year after treatment (p<0.001). The main side effects in patients were eye itching and redness which were well tolerated by patients.
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Conclusion:
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Autologous serum application seems to be a safe and effective method to treat recurrent corneal epithelial defect.
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