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. 1989 Sep;73(9):757–761. doi: 10.1136/bjo.73.9.757

A fibrin sealant for perforated and preperforated corneal ulcers.

F M Lagoutte 1, L Gauthier 1, P R Comte 1
PMCID: PMC1041873  PMID: 2804032

Abstract

Fibrin sealant is used to close perforated or preperforated corneal ulcers. In addition to the usual advantages of cyanoacrylates it is degraded physiologically and provides a good support for corneal healing. Corneal grafting can be avoided when contraindicated or postponed when conditions allow. This technique has been successful in nine eyes of eight patients.

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