Spontaneous Reattachment of a Detached Sutured Descemet-Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty Graft.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This is a case report of a spontaneous reattachment of Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). This graft was primarily sutured, and 20% sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) was injected into the anterior chamber, followed by graft detachment and spontaneous reattachment, 3 months later.

Case presentation

A 78-year-old male presented with DSAEK graft detachment, which was the patient's second DSAEK (the first also did not adhere). During the second surgery, the DSAEK graft was sutured and 20% SF6 was injected intraoperatively. Graft reattachment occurred without any intervention or repositioning 3 months after the 2nd DSAEK surgery.

Conclusion

Spontaneous DSEAK late graft reattachment is possible, particularly in the setting of an anchoring su

SUBMITTER: Gad RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10786583 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature