Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4003190 | American Journal of Ophthalmology | 2011 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
Multiple layers of amniotic membrane can integrate into the corneal stroma with resulting increase in corneal thickness. This appears to be related to re-epithelialization of the transplanted membrane. Integrated amnion within the stromal defect undergoes progressive changes including contraction of tissue and repopulation by corneal stroma-derived cells.
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Authors
Mario Nubile, Harminder S. Dua, Manuela Lanzini, Marco Ciancaglini, Roberta Calienno, Dalia G. Said, Augusto Pocobelli, Rodolfo Mastropasqua, Paolo Carpineto,