Short-Term Effects of Subconjunctival Injections of 5-Fluorouracil on Conjunctival Epithelium

Simsek T., Firat P., Citirik M., Ozdamar Y., Elgin U.

CORNEA, vol.29, no.7, pp.727-731, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/ico.0b013e3181c38723
  • Journal Name: CORNEA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.727-731
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the changes in the conjunctival cytology of patients given a subconjunctival injection of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) to treat failed filtering blebs.