Long - Term Results of Primary Pterygium Surgery with Conjunctival Transposition Flap

Purpose: To investigate the long term results of patients underwent primary pterygium surgery with conjunctival transposition flap method. Material and Methods: Medical records of 27 patients who underwent pterygium surgery by conjuncival transposition flap were reviewed retrospectively. Patients age, gender, mean pterygium size, surgery time, postoperative complications, follow-up time and recurrence rate were evaluated. Results: Mean pterygium size was 2.8 mm, mean surgery time was 15.9 minutes. Mean follow-up time was 72 months (67-82 months). Only 1 case (%3.7) of recurrence was observed in our series. Conclusion: Conjunctival transposition flap technique in primary pterygium surgery is an effective method with low reccurence rate.