gundersen flap

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What does gundersen flap mean?

The use of a flap made from a patient's conjunctiva to replace a damaged section of cornea.

Where does gundersen flap come from?

Named for Trygve Gundersen (1902–1987), American ophthalmologist who first described the procedure in 1958.

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