2021
DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2021.2017470
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Tenon's Patch Graft: A Review of Indications, Surgical Technique, Outcomes and Complications

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“…Although Tenon patch grafting of corneal perforations has been described, 10 we believe the addition of a separate overlying conjunctival flap containing a vascular pedicle represents an advancement over previous techniques. A flap of Tenon advanced from the limbus has been shown to have a flattening effect on the cornea, 6 whereas a conjunctival pedicle introduces nutrients to facilitate rapid wound healing without inducing significant astigmatism.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…Although Tenon patch grafting of corneal perforations has been described, 10 we believe the addition of a separate overlying conjunctival flap containing a vascular pedicle represents an advancement over previous techniques. A flap of Tenon advanced from the limbus has been shown to have a flattening effect on the cornea, 6 whereas a conjunctival pedicle introduces nutrients to facilitate rapid wound healing without inducing significant astigmatism.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…A total of 84 cases of its use have been documented from 2012 to 2022. [ 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ] Most reports come from India, perhaps due in part to the shortage of donor tissue for keratoplasty in emergency settings. In fact, 79% of our procedures were performed between March 2020 and August 2021 when there was a shortage of donor tissue during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The TPG was then placed over the perforation covering its edges or on the Descemet membrane, which was further secured by overlay sutures of infinity shape by using 10-0 monofilament nylon. [ 10 ] Additional interrupted sutures were applied whenever required. All the limbs of the overlay suture intersected each other over the defect [ Fig.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The advantages of the tenon patch included the autologous nature of the graft, cost-effectiveness, and easy availability. 54 , 55 Chaudhary et al described the long-term successful outcome of Tenon’s patch graft in a case of corneal perforation secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus. The authors performed subsequent cataract surgery with gratifying results.…”
Section: Limitationsmentioning
confidence: 99%