1998
DOI: 10.1097/00003226-199803000-00020
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Bilateral Corneal Ulcers in Primary Vitamin A Deficiency

Abstract: Although rare in developed countries, the ophthalmologist must consider avitaminosis A in the differential diagnosis of corneal ulcerations in cachetic, alcoholic, or chronically ill patients. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent unwanted outcomes.

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“…[25][26][27] Ocular sealants are being evaluated as an alternative to sutures to improve the clinical outcome and reduce postoperative complications. The first sealants tested were superglues (or cyanoacrylates), as described by Webster and coworkers in the 1960s.…”
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“…[25][26][27] Ocular sealants are being evaluated as an alternative to sutures to improve the clinical outcome and reduce postoperative complications. The first sealants tested were superglues (or cyanoacrylates), as described by Webster and coworkers in the 1960s.…”
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“…Der Vitamin-A-Mangel gehört weltweit gesehen zu den größten Problemen in der Ophthalmologie, wobei es hauptsächlich in den Entwicklungsländern für die Erblindung verantwortlich ist [8].…”
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“…Eine Hypovitaminämie kommt in den industrialisierten Ländern selten bei Mangelernährung vor [2], eher durch Malabsorption oder Krankheiten, die den Metabolismus beeinflussen, wie Alkoholismus [8], chronische Lebererkrankungen, Pankreasinsuffizienz, zystische Pankreasfibrose, Pankreaskarzinom, Morbus Crohn, Colon Karzinom [13] oder andere Erkrankungen mit Fettmalabsorption [12]. In den letzten Jahren findet sich eine Hypovitaminämie auch nach einer intestinalen Bypasschirurgie bei krankhafter Adipositas [1,7,14], je nach Operationstechnik durch Abnahme der intestinalen Oberfläche [2].…”
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“…[1][2][3] Different techniques are available to treat corneal perforations. [4][5][6][7] Small perforations (<1.5 mm) are mainly repaired by tissue adhesives, whereas large perforations are usually closed by a corneal allograft.…”
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