[On keratoplasty indicated in progressive infection of the cornea (author's transl)].
A report is given about 9 patients with acute inflammatory process of the cornea. In all cases a penetrating keratoplasty was performed. This procedure is indicated in progressive infections of the cornea, mostly caused by bacteria. Some aspects of this proceeding are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D007635:Keratitis, Dendritic / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
Keratoplastik bei akuten infektiösen Hornhautprozessen.