Abstract
Corneal transplantation has been performed for more than 100 years. Until 15
years ago the state-of-the art type of transplantation was penetrating keratoplasty,
but since the start of this millennium, newly designed surgical techniques
have developed considerably. Today, the vast majority of keratoplasty
procedures are performed as delicate lamellar procedures either assisted with
fi ne microkeratomes or femtosecond lasers or using skilled surgical dissection
procedures.
These advancements have helped patients undergoing keratoplasty to have
a much faster visual recovery and a more stable eye with less risk of rejection
episodes.
Besides covering updated chapters on penetrating keratoplasty, and anterior
and posterior lamellar procedures, this textbook also gives a thorough
overview of the history of corneal transplantation and a detailed presentation
of the microstructural components of the cornea essential to keratoplasty procedures.
Corneal banking has changed over recent years as graft preparation
for anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasty now often is performed within
the bank. Chapters have been devoted to description of graft registries, which
are an indispensable source of information of daily practices and outcomes,
and to economical evaluations of keratoplasty procedures. The optical consequences
of a keratoplasty procedure, especially in relation to simultaneous or
later cataract surgery, are discussed in addition to current methods for reducing
post-keratoplasty astigmatism. Economic considerations on cost and benefi
t of medical treatment and surgical procedures are today an integrated part
of the health system in many countries, and a chapter covers these aspects of
corneal transplantation.
This textbook is aimed at presenting an updated review of the new techniques
and to assist fellows and corneal surgeons in their advice and selection
of patients for the best surgical procedure considering benefi ts and risks.
years ago the state-of-the art type of transplantation was penetrating keratoplasty,
but since the start of this millennium, newly designed surgical techniques
have developed considerably. Today, the vast majority of keratoplasty
procedures are performed as delicate lamellar procedures either assisted with
fi ne microkeratomes or femtosecond lasers or using skilled surgical dissection
procedures.
These advancements have helped patients undergoing keratoplasty to have
a much faster visual recovery and a more stable eye with less risk of rejection
episodes.
Besides covering updated chapters on penetrating keratoplasty, and anterior
and posterior lamellar procedures, this textbook also gives a thorough
overview of the history of corneal transplantation and a detailed presentation
of the microstructural components of the cornea essential to keratoplasty procedures.
Corneal banking has changed over recent years as graft preparation
for anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasty now often is performed within
the bank. Chapters have been devoted to description of graft registries, which
are an indispensable source of information of daily practices and outcomes,
and to economical evaluations of keratoplasty procedures. The optical consequences
of a keratoplasty procedure, especially in relation to simultaneous or
later cataract surgery, are discussed in addition to current methods for reducing
post-keratoplasty astigmatism. Economic considerations on cost and benefi
t of medical treatment and surgical procedures are today an integrated part
of the health system in many countries, and a chapter covers these aspects of
corneal transplantation.
This textbook is aimed at presenting an updated review of the new techniques
and to assist fellows and corneal surgeons in their advice and selection
of patients for the best surgical procedure considering benefi ts and risks.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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| Udgivelsessted | Switzerland |
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| Forlag | Springer International Publishing Switzerland |
| Antal sider | 224 |
| ISBN (Trykt) | ISBN 978-3-319-24050-3 |
| ISBN (Elektronisk) | ISBN 978-3-319-24052-7 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2016 |
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