[Preservation of human corneas in organ culture: results of a feasibility clinical protocol].
This study reports donor corneas stored at +37 degrees C in organ culture incubation. The follow up is 12 months. The graft survival is 92%. Two grafts are failed before 6 months. The mean control thickness is 0.54 mm and the mean endothelial cell density 1625 cells per mm2. A mean decrease in cell density of 40.6% is recorded. This study demonstrates that banked donor material can be successfully employed for corneal transplantation.
Clinique Ophtalmologique, CHU Jean Minjoz, Besançon.
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D003315:Cornea; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009924:Organ Culture Techniques; D014021:Tissue Preservation / Q000379:methods*
Conservation des cornées humaines en "culture d'organe": résultats du protocole clinique de faisabilité.