Cornea transplant

The keratoplasty, or cornea transplant, is one of the oldest surgical techniques in opthalmology, whose indication are: 1) tectonic, in order to preserve corneal anatomy and integrity; 2) clinical, in order to eliminate the inflamed corneal tissue in cases refractory to medical treatment; 3) optical...

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Published inAnales del sistema sanitario de Navarra Vol. 29 Suppl 2; pp. 163 - 173
Main Authors Garralda, A, Epelde, A, Iturralde, O, Compains, E, Maison, C, Altarriba, M, Goldaracena, M B, Maraví-Poma, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 2006
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Clinical Protocols
Corneal Transplantation - methods
Donor Selection
Eye Banks
Female
Graft Survival
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Spain
Tissue Donors
Treatment Outcome
Visual Acuity
Spain
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Summary:The keratoplasty, or cornea transplant, is one of the oldest surgical techniques in opthalmology, whose indication are: 1) tectonic, in order to preserve corneal anatomy and integrity; 2) clinical, in order to eliminate the inflamed corneal tissue in cases refractory to medical treatment; 3) optical, in order to improve visual acuity; and 4) cosmetic, in order to improve the appearance of the eye. Improvements in technique and instruments, as well as in post-operative treatment and the means of preserving donated tissue, have improved survival of the grafts. The Pamplona Model of transplant coordination of the Virgen del Camino Hospital is considered to be original and unique in Spain. The logistics of this program include the protocol for detection and extraction of corneas as well as for keratoplasties.
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ISSN:1137-6627