The Use of Corneoscleral Grafts to Maintain Tectonic Stability in Severe Keratolysis

The Use of Corneoscleral Grafts to Maintain Tectonic Stability in Severe Keratolysis

Severe corneal ulcerations, causing major keratolysis with large perforation of the cornea or extending to the limbal region, are an ophthalmic emergency. In these cases, a larger corneoscleral graft can be transplanted to restore tectonic integrity, alleviate pain, save vision, and prevent loss of...

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Main Authors: Lennart M. Hartmann, Hans-Juergen Buchwald, Carolin Elhardt, Efstathios Vounotrypidis, Armin Wolf, Christian M. Wertheimer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Vision
Subjects:
corneoscleral grafts
keratoplasty
keratolysis
tectonic stability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5150/7/3/62

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