Biomechanical Evaluation of Decellularized and Crosslinked Corneal Implants Manufactured From Porcine Corneas as a Treatment Option for Advanced Keratoconus
Currently corneal transplantation is the main treatment for late-stage keratoconus; however, transplantation procedures are accompanied by significant risk of post-surgical complications; this in addition to supply limitations imposed by a worldwide shortage of human donor corneas, has driven the de...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-04-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2022.862969/full |