Mini-DSAEK for Macro Corneal Perforations

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PURPOSE: We present a technique that preserves good vision in paracentral macroperforations and avoids challenges of tectonic lamellar or penetrating keratoplasty in eyes with poor visual potential.

METHOD: A wet laboratory was implemented for mini-Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty to seal macroperforations ab interno. This included a suture support technique designed to prevent graft herniation. We also present 3 cases who were treated successfully with this technique.

RESULTS: The laboratory test confirmed that mini-Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty can successfully seal macroperforations without the need of large incisions. The minidisc is introduced through the perforation, and a double mattress suture prevents graft herniation. The technique allowed us to preserve 20/15 unaided vision in a case with paracentral macroperforation. It also restored eye globe integrity and achieved long-term stability in 2 cases with limbal stem-cell deficiency.

CONCLUSIONS: Mini-Descemet stripping-automated endothelial keratoplasty technique can be an alternative approach to avoid poor visual outcomes of tectonic keratoplasty in paracentral perforations. It also offers host tissue preservation in eyes with high risk of rejection for tectonic grafts.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:40

Enthalten in:

Cornea - 40(2021), 8 vom: 01. Aug., Seite 1079-1084

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Vasquez-Perez, Alfonso [VerfasserIn]
Din, Nizar [VerfasserIn]
Phylactou, Maria [VerfasserIn]
Kriman Nunez, Jaime [VerfasserIn]
Allan, Bruce [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 03.12.2021

Date Revised 14.12.2021

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/ICO.0000000000002713

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NLM324883390