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Amniotic membrane lowers chance of pterygium recurrence

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Jacksonville, FL-The chances of pterygium recurrence can be decreased substantially by removing the entire pterygium, not simply the head. In cases of extensive excision, amniotic membrane transplantation seems to provide excellent results, according to Arun Gulani, MD.

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