May 2005
Volume 46, Issue 13
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ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract  |   May 2005
Modified Microkeratome–Assisted Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Using a Tissue Adhesive as Sealant
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • A. Pirouzmanesh
    Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
  • S. Herretes
    Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
  • J.M. G. Reyes
    Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
  • O. Suwan–Apichon
    Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
  • R.S. Chuck
    Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
  • D.–A. Wang
    Departments of Cell Biology and Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  • J.H. Elisseeff
    Departments of Cell Biology and Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  • W.J. Stark
    Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
  • A. Behrens
    Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
  • Footnotes
    Commercial Relationships  A. Pirouzmanesh, None; S. Herretes, None; J.M.G. Reyes, None; O. Suwan–Apichon, None; R.S. Chuck, None; D. Wang, None; J.H. Elisseeff, None; W.J. Stark, None; A. Behrens, None.
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Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science May 2005, Vol.46, 2713. doi:
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      A. Pirouzmanesh, S. Herretes, J.M. G. Reyes, O. Suwan–Apichon, R.S. Chuck, D.–A. Wang, J.H. Elisseeff, W.J. Stark, A. Behrens; Modified Microkeratome–Assisted Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Using a Tissue Adhesive as Sealant . Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2005;46(13):2713.

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Abstract

Abstract: : Purpose: To compare graft stability and astigmatic change using suture vs. tissue adhesive in an experimental model of microkeratome–assisted posterior lamellar keratoplasty (PLK). Methods: A 300–µm thick partial flap–keratectomy was performed in human donor corneoscleral rims using an artificial anterior chamber and a manual microkeratome. The flap stopped at the left central opening border, providing a wide hinge to add stability. After flap reflection, a 6.25 mm trephination was performed obtaining a disc of posterior stroma, Descemet’s membrane, and endothelium. The disc was positioned in a sutureless fashion, and the flap secured with either 5 interrupted sutures, or a chondroitin–sulfate–aldehyde based adhesive. Increasing intrachamber pressures were created detecting graft stability. Videokeratographic data was recorded evaluating astigmatic change. Results: The mean astigmatic change was 3.08 D (0.84) in the sutured group, and 1.13 D (0.55) in the glued group (p=0.008). Mean resisted pressures were 95.68 (27.38) mmHg and 82.45 (18.40) mmHg in the sutured and glued groups, respectively (p=0.97). Conclusions: This modified technique of microkeratome–assisted PLK showed excellent graft stability in both groups. Flaps sealed with the novel tissue adhesive had reduced astigmatic changes in our experimental model.

Keywords: cornea: endothelium • cornea: stroma and keratocytes 
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