Deep lamellar keratoplasty with trypan blue intrastromal staining.
This technique was developed to facilitate removal of the deep stromal layers during deep lamellar keratoplasty. A trypan blue 0.02% solution is injected into the stromal fibers, enabling the surgeon to visualize and remove the posterior stromal layers. This decreases the risk of perforation of Descemet's membrane and the endothelium.
Balestrazzi
Emilio
E
Department of Ophthalmology, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy. anbalestrazzi@oculista.zzn.com
Balestrazzi
Angelo
A
Mosca
Luigi
L
Balestrazzi
Alessandra
A
D004396:Coloring Agents; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D013194:Staining and Labeling / Q000379:methods; D014343:Trypan Blue
D004396:Coloring Agents; D014343:Trypan Blue