| Boston type I keratoprosthesis: Review. | |
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PMID: 22872210 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Regardless of significant progress in the field of corneal transplantation to treat corneal opacification, some cases of corneal blindness still present a poor prognosis for conventional penetrating keratoplasty. In patients with repeated graft failure and/or with severe ocular surface disease, the Boston type I keratoprosthesis (type I BKPro) has become a viable option. Modifications in its design and postoperative management have improved the long-term outcomes of visual acuity, retention, and postoperative infection rates. These advances made the type I BKPro be considered a safe alternative for visual rehabilitation in many patients with corneal pathologies. However, postoperative handle of chronic comorbidities, such as glaucoma, is still critical for preserving the visual gains achieved with BKPro. |
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Fernanda Pedreira Magalhães; Luciene Barbosa de Sousa; Lauro Augusto de Oliveira |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia Volume: 75 ISSN: 1678-2925 ISO Abbreviation: Arq Bras Oftalmol Publication Date: 2012 Jun |
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Created Date: 2012-08-08 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400645 Medline TA: Arq Bras Oftalmol Country: Brazil |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 218-22 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. |
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