Limbal stem cell transplantation: an evidence-based analysis
Record ID 32008100111
English
Authors' objectives:
The objective of this analysis is to systematically review limbal stem cell transplantation (LSCT) for the treatment of patients with limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD). This evidence-based analysis reviews LSCT as a primary treatment for nonpterygium LSCD conditions, and LSCT as an adjuvant therapy to excision for the treatment of pterygium.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2008
URL for published report:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/mas/tech/reviews/pdf/rev_lsc_20081022.pdf
URL for additional information:
http://www.hqontario.ca/en/mas/mas_ohtas_tech_lsc_20081022.html
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Stem Cell Transplantation
- Corneal Diseases
- Epithelial Cells
- Epithelium, Corneal
- Limbus Corneae
Contact
Organisation Name:
Medical Advisory Secretariat
Contact Address:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, 20 Dundas Street West, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2N6 CANADA. Tel: 416-314-1092l; Fax: 416-325-2364;
Contact Name:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Contact Email:
MASinfo.moh@ontario.ca
Copyright:
Medical Advisory Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MAS)
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