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    Mucous Membrane Graft in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

    AAO 2014
    Cornea/External Disease

    There are reliable options to prevent vision-threatening complications in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. One of these is the use of an eyelid margin mucus membrane graft. This video demonstrates the basic technique of harvesting the mucous membrane from the oral donor site and attaching the mucous membrane graft. The technique is simplified and animated for understanding. Also included are the potential complications of mucous membrane grafts such as detachment, necrosis, and infection, along with their management.