ESCRS - PO178 - Successful Management Of Severe Chemical Burns Using Simple Limbal Epithelial Transplantation (Slet)

Successful Management Of Severe Chemical Burns Using Simple Limbal Epithelial Transplantation (Slet)

Published 2024 - 42nd Congress of the ESCRS

Reference: PO178 | Type: Case Report | DOI: 10.82333/t16d-k995

Authors: Rosina Cessio* 1 , Maria Magadela Fornella 2 , Carolina Cessio 1

1Montevideo,Círculo Laser,Mm Montevideo,Uruguay, 2Montevideo,Círculo Laser,Mm Mont ,Uruguay

Purpose

To present a case report of a patient with a unilateral total limbal stem cell deficiency  (LSCD) secondary to severe ocular surface burn. 

Share the postoperative and managment and outcome of this case.

Setting

Círculo Laser

Primer Sanatorio de ojos del Uruguay

Montevideo Uruguay

Report of case

To present case results after treatment simple limbal epithelial transplantation (SLET) in a patient with unilateral total limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) secondary to severe ocular surface burns.

Conclusion/Take home message

Chemical injury of the cornea is a true ocular emergency and requires immediate intervention.

Can produce extensive damage to the ocular surface and anterior segment.

Early recognition and treatment can avoid blindness

SLET is a promising technique for treatment of LSCD secondary to ocular surface burns. We conclude that it is a simple technique for the treatment of unilateral complete limbal stem cell deficiency with excellent results.