CTG18.1 expansion in transcription factor 4 (TCF4) in corneal graft failure: preliminary study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10561-023-10123-y
Abstract: Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is caused by a corneal endothelial cell loss, leading to corneal edema and visual impairment. The most significant genetic risk factor for FECD is an expansion of the CTG18.1 locus… read more here.
Keywords: corneal grafts; transcription factor; corneal; expansion ... See more keywords
Microbial keratitis in corneal grafts: predisposing factors and outcomes
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DOI: 10.1038/eye.2017.310
Abstract: PurposeTo identify the nature of microbial keratitis in corneal grafts and the clinical outcomes at a tertiary hospital in the United Kingdom.Patients and methodsA retrospective case series of microbial keratitis in corneal grafts at the… read more here.
Keywords: graft; corneal grafts; keratitis corneal; keratitis ... See more keywords
Stenciling-Based “Prick and Print” Technique for Harvesting Shaped Corneal Grafts for Management of Peripheral Corneal Perforations
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001774
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate a new surgical technique (“prick and print”) for harvesting shaped donor corneal grafts in cases with perforated peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK). Methods: We conducted a retrospective case series at a tertiary center.… read more here.
Keywords: corneal grafts; stenciling based; prick print; technique ... See more keywords
Thickness and Curvature Changes of Human Corneal Grafts in Dextran-Containing Organ Culture Medium Before Keratoplasty.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002543
Abstract: PURPOSE To determine the changes of corneal thickness and curvature of human corneal grafts in organ culture medium II, containing dextran T500 6%, before keratoplasty. METHODS We examined the tomography of 24 corneas from our… read more here.
Keywords: corneal grafts; medium; curvature; human corneal ... See more keywords
Quantitative Analysis of Endothelial Cell Damage in Corneal Grafts Used for Endothelial Keratoplasty and Correlation to Donor Tissue Characteristics and Postoperative Parameters.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003971
Abstract: PURPOSE To provide quantitative analysis of endothelial cell damage in corneal grafts before preparation for Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in patients with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy by studying thecorrelation between the amount of cell damage,… read more here.
Keywords: corneal grafts; donor tissue; cell; cell damage ... See more keywords
Distribution and Expression of the Adhesion Molecule CD44 on Human Corneal Grafts Is Not Altered by Chemotherapy
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DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.14711
Abstract: Background/Aim: Acceptance of corneas from donors with a malignancy remains controversial, especially for donors with hematological malignancy. The aim of our study was to examine, for the first time in literature, any structural differences in… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; molecule; cd44; expression ... See more keywords