@Article{Machowicz-Matejko2010,
journal="Klinika Oczna / Acta Ophthalmologica Polonica",
issn="0023-2157",
volume="112",
number="4",
year="2010",
title="Results of tectonic epikeratoplasty in the management of corneal perforations",
abstract="Purpose: To present therapeutic application of tectonic epikeratoplasty as biological patch in severe ocular surface disorders.  Material and methods: Full thickness corneo-scleral transplants, 14 mm in diameter were used in 67 operations of 41 patients   with corneal perforation or descemetocele. (14 women and 27 men), in the period 1998-2008. The mean age of patients was   55.2 ± 17.7 years (range 15-82). The transplants were sutured over the limbus or the scleral rim and was implanted under the   conjunctiva after 360° peritomy. Donor tissue unsuitable for penetrating keratoplasty because of poor endothelium or corneal   scarring, was obtained from Lublin Eye Bank.  Results: We observed closing of the perforation in all cases. Healing of the ulceration with scar formation and new vessels ingrowth was noted. In some eyes repeated epikeratoplasties were performed.  Conclusions: Tectonic epikeratoplasty is a safe and simple method of treatment of corneal perforations. It provides a biological   patch stimulating the healing of corneal defects. It gives time for systemic treatment before further ocular surface reconstructive procedures can be performed.",
author="Machowicz-Matejko, Eulalia
and Rakowska, Ewa
and Zagórski, Zbigniew",
pages="296--300",
url="https://www.termedia.pl/Results-of-tectonic-epikeratoplasty-in-the-management-of-corneal-perforations,124,48634,1,1.html"
}