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Early Endothelialization of Ab Interno Stromal Tectonic Patch in the Management of Corneal Perforation Secondary to Bacterial Keratitis

Roberts, HW; Davidson, M; Thaung, C; Myerscough, J; (2022) Early Endothelialization of Ab Interno Stromal Tectonic Patch in the Management of Corneal Perforation Secondary to Bacterial Keratitis. Cornea , 41 (6) pp. 802-805. 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002966. Green open access

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Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe a novel surgical technique using an ab interno stromal patch to treat corneal perforation and to present the histological findings of the patch after its removal during definitive mushroom keratoplasty. METHODS: The endothelium had already been removed with the submerged cornea using backgrounds away (SCUBA) technique. RESULTS: The patient was managed successfully with a sutureless ab interno stromal tectonic patch. Two months later, definitive mushroom keratoplasty was performed and the patch was sent for histological examination. Immunohistochemistry revealed a reactive endothelium covering the posterior surface of the graft. Nine months later, her best-corrected visual acuity was 6/9. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first case to our knowledge demonstrating that stromal tectonic grafts without the endothelium can successfully attach to the host tissue and seal a perforation. The stroma may undergo reendothelialization and begin to restore vision, even before penetrating keratoplasty.

Type: Article
Title: Early Endothelialization of Ab Interno Stromal Tectonic Patch in the Management of Corneal Perforation Secondary to Bacterial Keratitis
Location: United States
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000002966
Publisher version: http://doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0000000000002966
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Tectonic, stroma, endothelialization, keratoplasty, corneal perforation
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Institute of Ophthalmology
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10141346
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