Amniotic membrane, clinical applications and tissue engineering. Review of its ophthalmic use.

Amniotic membrane, clinical applications and tissue engineering. Review of its ophthalmic use.
Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2019 Nov 26;:
Authors: Lacorzana J
Abstract
The use of amniotic membrane in ophthalmology has been increasing in recent years due to its multiple biological and tectonic properties, improvement in the process of obtaining, ease of use, and advancement in tissue engineering. The amniotic membrane has become one of the main adjuvant treatments, in ophthalmic surgery as well as in other medical-surgical specialties. The development of tissue engineering has allowed it to be used, not only in its classic form, but also by the use of drops and other presentations. The different steps prior to its use (preparation and conservation), the different surgical techniques, and their main clinical applications are described throughout the article.
PMID: 31784120 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia - December 2, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol Source Type: research