title: Assessment of success and complications of triple procedure surgery.
abstract: In an effort to quantify both the success and complications of triple procedure surgery, we studied a consecutive series of 166 patients who underwent this procedure. The average length of follow-up was 17 months. Of 166 patients, 138 (83%) achieved a visual acuity of 20/40 or better after surgery; in the most recent 52 patients, 26 (50%) achieved this within two months. The most frequent complications during the postoperative period were glaucoma (40 patients, 24%), endothelial graft rejection episodes (two-year cumulative risk, 16%), and astigmatism (mean keratometric cylinder, 4.97 D). Additional surgical interventions were required in 27 patients (16%).
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Musch
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D003318:Corneal Opacity / Q000628:therapy*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D014792:Visual Acuity