Pseudochamber-Protected Keratoplasty (PPK) with a New Inter-Corneal Surgical Device Implant Technique in High-Risk Cases.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: To describe the pseudochamber-protected keratoplasty (PPK) procedure with the new Endo-K Pro^® implant technique and report the clinical outcomes in patients at high risk for penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). Methods: This case series study included patients who required a PKP and had a high risk for corneal transplant failure. All cases underwent the PPK procedure with simultaneous Endo-K Pro^® implantation and had a minimum follow-up of 12 months. Graft survival was the primary outcome (defined as a clear graft with an endothelial cell density >500 cells/mm²). Central corneal thickness (CCT), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), and complication rate were the secondary outcomes. Results</

SUBMITTER: Alfonso JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11476418 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature