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Chapter-23 Endothelial Graft

BOOK TITLE: Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology: Corneal Surgery

Author
1. Hehn Frederic
ISBN
9788184488579
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11369_23
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. Nations - Vision, 23, Boulevard de l’ europe, 54500, Vandoeuvre, France, Centre de La Vision, Nations-Vision, 23, Boulevard de l’europe, 54500, Vandoeuvre, France, Nations - Vision, 23, Boulevard de l’europe, 54500, Vandoeuvre, France, 32, Boulevard de, ’europe, 54500, Vandoeuvre, France, Centre de La Visision, Nations - Vision, 23, Boulevard De l’europe, 54500, Vandoeuvre, France, Centre de La Vision, Nations - Vision, 23, Boulevard de l’europe, 54500, Vandoeuvre, (France), Centre de La Vision, Nations - Vision, 23, Boulevard de l’europe, 54500, Vandoeuvre, France, Centre de La Vision, Nations -Vision, 23, Boulevard de l’europe, 54500, Vandoeuvre, France, Centre de La Vision, Nations - Vision, 23, Boulevard de l’europe 54500, Vandoeuvre, France, Centre de La Vision, Nations - Vision, 23, Boulevard de l’europe, Vandoeuvre, France, Centre de La Vision, Nations-Vision, 23, Boulevarde de L’europe, 54500, Vandoeuvre, France, Centre de La Vision, Nations-Vision 23, Boulevarde de L’europe 54
Chapter keywords
endothelial graft, penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), corneal endothelial failure, optically clear corneas, graft immune stromal or endothelial rejection, giant astigmatism, endothelial transplantation, Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (PBK), Posterior Polymorphous dystrophy (PPMD)

Abstract

This chapter discusses endothelial graft. Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) has been the standard of care for patients with corneal endothelial failure for the past 50 years. PKP can result in optically clear corneas, but some severe complications can occur like graft immune stromal or endothelial rejection, dislocation, and giant astigmatism. Endothelial transplantation offers several advantages including less postoperative astigmatism, faster visual recovery, and stronger wound integrity. Deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK) is useful in patients with varying types of endothelial dysfunction, including Fuchs dystrophy, Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (PBK), Aphakic bullous keratopathy (ABK), and Posterior Polymorphous dystrophy (PPMD).

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