[Posterior fixation keratoprosthesis].
Keratoprosthesis is the last solution available to the corneal blind patient unsuitable for corneal graft. Keratoprosthesis by anterior fixation requires repeated operations and results are therefore variable. The concept of keratoprosthesis by posterior fixation is presented. This theoretically reduces the risk of expulsion. Only one operation is required and this reduces complications. Initial results, described here, are encouraging.
Lacombe
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Hôpital L.-Bellan, Paris.
D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005137:Eye, Artificial; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications
Kératoprothèse à fixation postérieure.