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Amniotic membrane allografts: development and clinical utility in ophthalmology
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Chronic Wound Care Management and Research
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2014-12
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67
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Amniotic membrane, the innermost layer of the placenta, is a tissue that promotes epithelialization, while decreasing inflammation, neovascularization, and scarring. It is used in the surgical management of a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions where it functions as a graft or patch in ocular surface reconstruction. The development of new preservation techniques, as well as a sutureless amniotic membrane, has allowed for easier, in-office placement, without the disadvantages of an operating room procedure. The purpose of this review is to describe the historical development of amniotic membrane in ophthalmology and to describe its current clinical applications, particularly focusing on recent advances.
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Rizzuti A, Goldenberg A, Lazzaro D. Amniotic membrane allografts: development and clinical utility in ophthalmology. Chronic Wound Care Management and Research. 2014;1:67-72 https://doi.org/10.2147/CWCMR.S50955