Simultaneous amniotic membrane patch in high-risk keratoplasty

Seitz B, Das S, Sauer R, Hofmann-Rummelt C, Beckmann M, Kruse F (2011)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2011

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Book Volume: 30

Pages Range: 269-72

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e3181eae8ea

Abstract

To analyze the short- and intermediate-term results of simultaneous transplantation of amniotic membrane with high-risk keratoplasty.Between January 2002 and February 2004, a simultaneous amniotic membrane patch was transplanted with penetrating keratoplasty in 16 eyes of 16 patients. In 13 eyes, a soft contact lens was applied afterward. Corneal perforation was present in 10 of 14 eyes with emergency keratoplasty. Five patients received systemic immunosuppressive medication for 4-6 months after penetrating keratoplasty.The amniotic membrane patch fell off after 8 ± 3 (range: 4-14) days without residual tissue except in 1 case. In 15 of 16 eyes, the epithelium was completely closed after 10 ± 8 (range: 4-30) days. In 3 eyes, recurrence of the epithelial defect occurred after 3-6 months. During a follow-up period of 18 ± 6 months, 13 of 16 corneal grafts were clear.Simultaneous amniotic membrane transplantation and penetrating keratoplasty may improve the prognosis of corneal graft in eyes with risk of epithelial healing problems.

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APA:

Seitz, B., Das, S., Sauer, R., Hofmann-Rummelt, C., Beckmann, M., & Kruse, F. (2011). Simultaneous amniotic membrane patch in high-risk keratoplasty. Cornea, 30(3), 269-72. https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0b013e3181eae8ea

MLA:

Seitz, Berthold, et al. "Simultaneous amniotic membrane patch in high-risk keratoplasty." Cornea 30.3 (2011): 269-72.

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