TY - JOUR
T1 - Simple technique for graft insertion in Descemet-stripping (automated) endothelial keratoplasty using a 30-gauge needle
AU - Balachandran, Chandra
AU - Ham, Lisanne
AU - Birbal, Rénuka S.
AU - Wong, Tse Hang
AU - van der Wees, Jacqueline
AU - Melles, Gerrit R J
PY - 2009/4
Y1 - 2009/4
N2 - We describe a needle insertion technique for graft insertion in Descemet-stripping (automated) endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK). A folded donor posterior corneal disk is inserted through a 5.0 mm scleral tunnel incision over a plastic glide using a 30-gauge needle. The technique enables safe and easy graft insertion without vertical or horizontal compression of the donor tissue, causing minimal trauma to the donor endothelium and/or host structures.
AB - We describe a needle insertion technique for graft insertion in Descemet-stripping (automated) endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK). A folded donor posterior corneal disk is inserted through a 5.0 mm scleral tunnel incision over a plastic glide using a 30-gauge needle. The technique enables safe and easy graft insertion without vertical or horizontal compression of the donor tissue, causing minimal trauma to the donor endothelium and/or host structures.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.10.059
DO - 10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.10.059
M3 - Article
C2 - 19304081
AN - SCOPUS:62649175709
SN - 0886-3350
VL - 35
SP - 625
EP - 628
JO - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
JF - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
IS - 4
ER -