[Complication of keratoprosthesis of posterior fixation: retroprosthetic membranes. Apropos of 4 cases].
Keratoprosthesis represents the last solution for patients with bilateral corneal blindness or for monophthalm patients who cannot benefit from corneal grafts. Complications related to this technique are recalled together with an in-depth analysis of the problem of retroprosthesis membranes. The frequency of retroprosthesis membranes varies depending on the series reported, although it appears to be a more agreement on treatment and causes. Among 8 patients who underwent a KPF operation using the E. Lacombes technique, 50% of the cases had retroprosthesis membranes with an unusual thickness, vascularization and recurrent character. Emphasis was placed on early and intense intraocular inflammation.
Mortemousque
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Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHU Bordeaux, Centre J.-Abadie.
Dorot
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Poirier
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Williamson
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W
Brousse
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Verin
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P
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008566:Membranes; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012008:Recurrence
D001672:Biocompatible Materials
Complication des kératoprothèses à fixation postérieure: les membranes rétroprothétiques. A propos de 4 cas.