[Treatment of trichiasis with high-frequency radio wave electrosurgery].

نویسندگان

  • Rodrigo Beraldi Kormann
  • Hamilton Moreira
چکیده

PURPOSE Trichiasis is an acquired condition in which the eyelashes are directed posteriorly, touching the surface of the cornea. It poses a complex therapeutic problem. Despite several therapeutic options (epilation, electroepilation, cryotherapy, laser ablation and standard surgical techniques), relapse is frequent. METHODS A prospective, nonmasked study was conducted to determine the efficacy of high-frequency radioelectrosurgery for treatment of trichiasis. Thirty-four patients (fifty-four eyelid segments) were treated with this technique. After eight weeks, all patients were reviewed regarding the success rate, relapse and complications. RESULTS Cure was achieved after only one session of treatment in twenty-two patients, and two or more sessions in the remaining twelve. No complications have been reported. CONCLUSIONS We consider high-frequency radioelectrosurgery a simple, not expensive, effective and free of complications technique for the treatment of trichiasis.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

دوره 70 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007