Graft-repositioning technique using infusion and small bubbles during Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is a highly effective procedure for corneal endothelial dysfunction; however, once a DMEK graft is deployed, repositioning can be challenging. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a technique that utilizes infusion and small air bubbles to reposition a misaligned deployed graft.

Methods

This retrospective interventional case series enrolled patients who underwent DMEK between January 2022 and July 2023, including cases where the DMEK graft was attached and unfolded in off-center positions". Experienced surgeons performed DMEK by inserting an infusion cannula and positioning a small bubble in the anterior chamber after the graft unfolded off-center. The eye was tilted in a deviated direction, an

SUBMITTER: Shimizu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783696 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature