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Evolution of plasma-assisted non-invasive surgery (PANIS) in conjunctival cyst treatment

Poster Details

First Author: F.Nejat IRAN

Co Author(s):    K. Jadidi   N. Nabavi   M. Nejat   H. Aghamollaei   S. Adnanee        

Abstract Details

Purpose:

In recent years Atmospheric Cold Plasma (ACP) used as a new treatment modalities in various medical fields like dermatology, pharmacology ... and even cancer treatment. The purpose of this study, after proved the safety in animal models is to show that we can use (ACP) as a non-invasive surgery to treat Conjunctival cyst (CC).

Setting:

Interventional Study/ Vision Health Research Center, Semnan, Iran

Methods:

This study included 9 eyes (9 patients) with CC with average size of 4.45 mm square. Five parameters were measured at 1 week,1, 3 and 6 months after the surgery, CC size,height of tear meniscus, corneal fluorescein staining, Schirmer test and ocular surface disease index (OSDI). In this study plasma spots starts from the center and the highest point of the cysts and go spirally into the periphery to completely discharge and at the end, several spots on the base of the cysts to prevent recurrence. The PANIS method was performed by using plasma generator (Plexr, GMV, Italy).

Results:

During follow up in 89% of patients, CC completely removed. Although the height of tear meniscus and amount of corneal fluorescein staining has not changed, in 90% of the patients the average of OSDI is reduced from 10 to 0. No serious complication was noted and the patients were satisfied with the cosmetic result.

Conclusions:

Atmospheric Cold Plasma is office-based new treatment modalities in CC removal and it seems safe and efficient.

Financial Disclosure:

None