Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty versus penetrating keratoplasty in corneas showing a high or low graft rejection risk

• Published in: European journal of ophthalmology Vol. 29; no. 3; p. 295
• Main Authors: Infantes Molina, Edgar Javier, Celis Sánchez, Javier, Tenias Burilllo, José Maria, Diaz Valle, David, Benítez-Del-Castillo, José Manuel, Mesa Varona, Diana, Avendaño-Cantos, Eva
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2019
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Corneal Diseases - physiopathology; Corneal Diseases - surgery; Corneal Topography; Corneal Transplantation - methods; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Graft Rejection - physiopathology; Humans; Intraocular Pressure - physiology; Keratoplasty, Penetrating - methods; Male; Middle Aged; Refraction, Ocular - physiology; Retrospective Studies; Tonometry, Ocular; Treatment Outcome; Visual Acuity - physiology; Young Adult; penetrating keratoplasty; Melles’ technique; risk of corneal rejection; Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty

To compare visual, topographic and topometric outcomes in patients subjected to deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty or penetrating keratoplasty showing a high or low risk of graft rejection. Complejo Hospitalario La Mancha Centro, Ciudad Real, Spain. Data were reviewed for consecutive patients with...