Prediction of Descemet Membrane Perforation During Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty in Patients With Keratoconus With Stromal Scar

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ÖZMEN M. C., YEŞİLIRMAK N., AYDIN B., Ceylanoglu K. S., ATALAY H. T., Akata F.

EYE & CONTACT LENS-SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.44, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 44
• Publication Date: 2018
• Doi Number: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000434
• Journal Name: EYE & CONTACT LENS-SCIENCE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Keywords: DALK, Keratoconus, Corneal scar, Corneal perforation, BIG-BUBBLE TECHNIQUE, PENETRATING KERATOPLASTY, CLINICAL-OUTCOMES
• Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To report big-bubble deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in patients with keratoconus with corneal stromal scar, and to investigate factors that can influence intraoperative Descemet membrane (DM) perforation.