Selective Endothelialectomy in Peters Anomaly: A Novel Surgical Technique and Its Clinical Outcomes in Children.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study describes the surgical outcomes of selective endothelialectomy in Peters anomaly (SEPA), a relatively new technique to manage Peters anomaly (PA).

Methods

This study included 34 eyes of 28 children who had a visually significant posterior corneal defect due to PA and underwent SEPA between 2012 and 2019. A selective endothelialectomy from the posterior corneal defect was performed while preserving Descemet membrane. The primary outcome measure was the resolution of corneal opacification. The secondary outcome measures were functional vision, complications, and risk factors for failure.

Results

At a mean postoperative follow-up of 0.96 ± 0.20 years, 29 eyes (85.3%) maintained a successful outcome. Mean preoperative and postoperative best-corrected vi

SUBMITTER: Ramappa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9640272 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature