Advanced triple procedure: upside-down phacoemulsification, posterior chamber intraocular lens, and Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK).
We report a the new surgical technique of upside-down (UPSD) phacoemulsification (phaco) with posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL), combined with Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) to be used in an attempt to reduce post-surgical complications and increased visual recovery of patients. We therefore recommend this triple procedure technique for corneal surgeons who regularly perform DSAEK surgery.
John
Thomas
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Department of Ophthalmology, Loyola University at Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA. TJcornea@gmail.com
Shah
Ami A
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D000368:Aged; D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D057111:Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005642:Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000379:methods*; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity