Repair of necrotizing scleritis in ulcerative colitis with processed pericardium and a Prokera amniotic membrane graft

Eye Contact Lens. 2010 Jan;36(1):60-1. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0b013e3181c6deb0.

Abstract

Objectives: To demonstrate an unusual case of necrotizing scleritis in ulcerative colitis successfully managed by a combination of a Prokera implant and processed pericardium.

Methods: A case report of a novel approach to treat scleral melts that may be seen in several clinical situations.

Results: The dual use of amniotic membrane material (Prokera) with processed tuttoplast for necrotizing scleritis salvaged the eye without the need for enucleation while also preserving most of the vision.

Conclusions: Consideration of the combined method discussed in this article should be considered in the treatment of severe scleromalacia seen in inflammatory cases of the eye.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biological Dressings*
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / complications*
  • Conjunctiva / surgery
  • Cryopreservation
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Pericardium / transplantation*
  • Scleritis / etiology
  • Scleritis / pathology
  • Scleritis / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Visual Acuity