Title
Reparative effect of autologous serum in corneal injuries produced by chemical agents. Random double-blind preclinical trial in rabbits
Other title
[Efecto reparador del suero autólogo en lesiones corneales producidas por agentes químicos. Ensayo preclínico aleatorio a doble ciego en conejos]
Date Issued
01 January 2021
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Hernández-Patiño I.
Borobio E.
Talavera E.
Pilar Quiñones M.
Rozas LL R.
Roque J.C.
Jara M.
Publisher(s)
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the reparative effect of autologous serum on corneal lesions of rabbits produced by chemical agents. A preclinical-experimental case-control pilot study was carried out with 10 ocular units obtained from five rabbits. The corneal surfaces were injured by controlled surgical abrasion and subsequent application of 70% alcohol or sulfuric acid pH 1 (battery acid). The cases were treated with autologous serum and the controls with physiological serum. The evolution was followed with fluorescein and photographic recording immediately after the injury occurred, and at 24, 48 and 72 hours. The rabbits were euthanised and the histopathological evaluation of the corneas was made. The cases showed a significant reduction in the perimeter of the lesion and greater transparency (p<0.008). A significant difference was observed in relation to the progression and quality of tissue in the injured area (p<0.05). Histological evaluation showed a more uniform and organized corneal tissue in the cases. It is concluded that autologous serum presented a greater benefit compared to the use of placebo in corneal lesions produced by these chemical agents.
Volume
32
Issue
6
Language
Spanish
OCDE Knowledge area
Oftalmología
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85126427455
Source
Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Peru
ISSN of the container
16823419
Sources of information:
Directorio de Producción Científica
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