Penetrating keratoplasty following thermokeratoplasty.
We analyzed the long-term results of penetrating keratoplasty following thermokeratoplasty in 17 eyes, and these were compared with 44 eyes in which penetrating keratoplasty was the primary procedure. There was a greater incidence of graft rejection in the TKP group than in the non-TKP group although this difference was not statistically significant. A definite causative factor for this discrepancy could not be identified. Mild inflammatory reaction in TKP-treated corneas and the generally poorer prognosis in corneas needing TKP may be the causative factors for the greater number of failed grafts in the TKP group.
D002648:Child; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000601:surgery; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D014792:Visual Acuity