Pterygium Surgery

Surgical procedures for the removal of pterygia have witnessed a varied historical past. This book provides the reader with current 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 will allow the reader to easily and quickly choose the procedures and techniques best suited for them.Robert Phillips MD is the author of 'Pterygium Surgery', published 2000 under ISBN 9781556424922 and ISBN 1556424922.