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Reinert U, Seitz B, Munteanu C, Daas L. [Impact of the ratio between graft and host corneal size on immune rejection, re-bubbling rate and postoperative endothelial cell loss in 457 eyes after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK)]. DIE OPHTHALMOLOGIE 2024; 121:565-570. [PMID: 38639889 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-024-02030-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the ratio between the graft and host corneal size (RGH) on postoperative complications, such as immune reactions, re-bubbling rate and endothelial cell loss (ECL) after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospectively, 457 patient eyes were included which had undergone surgery between 2016 and 2019 in the Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center in Homburg/Saar using DMEK or triple DMEK, diagnosed as Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (n = 431), pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (n = 9) and others (n = 17). The follow-up period extended until the end of 2020. Main outcome measures included immune reaction (IR), re-bubbling rate and the postoperative endothelial cell loss (ECL) at 6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months and whether these measures depended on the RGH. RESULTS The RGH in this study ranged from 0.35 to 0.62 (0.46 ± 0.04). There were 33 (7.2%) postoperative IRs (DMEK n = 25; triple DMEK n = 8). The average RGH without IR (0.46 ± 0.04) was significantly (p = 0.038) smaller than in the group with IR (0.47 ± 0.05). Re-bubbling was necessary in 159 of 457 (34.8%) patient eyes. The RGH in patient eyes with re-bubbling (0.47 ± 0.04) was significantly (p = 0.014) higher than that in eyes without re-bubbling (0.45 ± 0.04). The mean preoperative endothelial cell count (ECD) was 2603 ± 251 cells/mm2 (min: 2161, max: 3500 cells/mm2). It was shown that a larger RGH had no positive influence on endothelial cell loss (r = 0.001; p = 0.974). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that a larger graft diameter compared to host corneal size is associated with an increased rate of immune reactions and a higher re-bubbling rate after DMEK. Otherwise, a larger RGH had no positive influence on endothelial cell loss after DMEK. Accordingly, the graft size for DMEK should not be unnecessarily large, especially in eyes with Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy.
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- Ursula Reinert
- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Straße 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Straße 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Straße 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (UKS), Kirrberger Straße 100, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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Tong CM, Ellis D, Nazarali S, Machuk RWA, Kissick B, Kurji K, Climenhaga DB, Mah DY. Survivability of locally prepared versus imported Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty grafts in Edmonton. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2024; 59:154-159. [PMID: 36966818 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2023.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the long-term graft survivability of locally prestripped versus imported prestripped Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) grafts in Edmonton. DESIGN Prospective cohort study of patients who underwent DMEK surgery between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. PARTICIPANTS All patients receiving a DMEK transplant during the study period in Edmonton. METHODS Two local technicians were trained to prestrip DMEK grafts in Edmonton. When available, local tissue was prestripped for DMEK surgery; otherwise, prestripped DMEK grafts were imported from an accredited American eye bank. Patient characteristics and DMEK graft characteristics and DMEK survivability were evaluated and compared between the 2 groups. RESULTS Thirty-two locally prestripped DMEK grafts and 35 imported prestripped DMEK grafts were used during the study period. Donor cornea characteristics and patient characteristics were similar between the 2 groups. Best-corrected visual acuity improved up to 6 months postoperatively and was 0.2 logMAR in the locally prestripped DMEK group and 0.2 logMAR in the imported DMEK group (p = 0.56). Rebubble rates were 25% in the locally prestripped DMEK group and 19% in the imported DMEK group (p = 0.43). There was 1 primary graft failure in each group (p = 0.93). Endothelial cell density decreased by 37% in the locally prestripped DMEK group and by 33% in the imported DMEK group 2 years after transplantation. CONCLUSIONS The long-term survivability of locally prepared DMEK grafts is comparable with that of DMEK grafts imported from American eye banks.
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- C Maya Tong
- From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC.
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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Baydoun L, Vasiliauskaitė I, Luceri S, Jager MJ, Schaal SC, Bourgonje V, Oellerich S, Melles GRJ. Long-Term Outcome After Bilateral Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty for Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy. Cornea 2024; 43:726-733. [PMID: 37702586 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the long-term clinical outcome, complications, and graft survival of bilateral Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of 181 patients (362 eyes) with sequential bilateral DMEK for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy. Clinical outcomes were assessed up to 5 years postoperatively. Outcome measures were best-corrected visual acuity, pachymetry, endothelial cell density, graft survival, and complication rates. RESULTS Contralateral DMEK was performed on average 15 ± 11 months (range: 2-60 months) after the first eye. From 1 until 5 years after DMEK, best-corrected visual acuity, pachymetry, endothelial cell density, and graft survival did not differ between the first and second eyes (all P > 0.05). Graft detachment occurred in 67 eyes (19% [18% first eyes, 19% second eyes], 6% bilateral), graft rejection in 9 eyes (3% [3% first eyes, 2% second eyes], 1% bilateral), glaucoma in 25 eyes (7% [8% first eyes, 6% second eyes], 2% bilateral), and graft failure in 22 eyes (6% [4% first eye, 8% second eye], 2% bilateral). All differences were not significant (all P > 0.05). Five-year graft survival rates were comparable for first and second eyes (0.95 and 0.92, respectively; P = 0.15). CONCLUSIONS Clinical outcomes after bilateral DMEK are similar in both eyes and sustainable in the longer term. Within the first 5 years, the same complication may rarely occur in the contralateral eye.
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- Lamis Baydoun
- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- University Eye Hospital, Munster, Germany
- ELZA Institute Dietikon/Zurich, Switzerland
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Melles Cornea Clinic, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands; and
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Melles Cornea Clinic, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Amnitrans EyeBank, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Melles Cornea Clinic, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Amnitrans EyeBank, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Perone JM, Goetz C, Zevering Y, Derumigny A. Principal Component Analysis of a Real-World Cohort of Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty and Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Cases: Demonstration of a Powerful Data-Mining Technique for Identifying Areas of Research. Cornea 2024:00003226-990000000-00569. [PMID: 38830189 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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PURPOSE Principal component analysis (PCA) is a descriptive exploratory statistical technique that is widely used in complex fields for data mining. However, it is rarely used in ophthalmology. We explored its research potential with a large series of eyes that underwent 3 keratoplasty techniques: Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), conventional Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (ConDSAEK), or ultrathin-DSAEK (UT-DSAEK). METHODS All consecutive DMEK/DSAEK cases conducted in 2016 to 2022 that had ≥24 months of follow-up were included. ConDSAEK and UT-DSAEK were defined as preoperative central graft thickness ≥130 and <130 μm, respectively. Seventy-six patient, disease, surgical practice, and temporal outcome variables were subjected to PCA, including preoperative anterior keratometry, the use of sulfur hexafluoride gas (SF6) versus air for primary tamponade, and postoperative best corrected visual acuity and endothelial cell density. Associations of interest that were revealed by PCA were assessed with the Welch t test or Pearson test. RESULTS A total of 331 eyes were treated with DMEK (n = 165), ConDSAEK (n = 95), or UT-DSAEK (n = 71). PCA showed that ConDSAEK and UT-DSAEK clustered closely, including regarding postoperative best corrected visual acuity, and were clearly distinct from DMEK. PCA and follow-up univariate analyses suggested that in DMEK, 1) flatter preoperative anterior keratometry (average, K1, and K2) associated with more rebubbling (P = 0.004-0.089) and graft detachment (P = 0.007-0.022); 2) graft marking did not affect postoperative ECD; and 3) lower postoperative endothelial cell density associated with SF6 use (all P > 0.001) and longer surgery (P = 0.005-0.091). All associations are currently under additional investigation in our hospital. CONCLUSIONS PCA is a powerful technique that can rapidly reveal clinically relevant associations in complex ophthalmological datasets.
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- Jean-Marc Perone
- Department of Ophthalmology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, Metz, France
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- Clinical Research Support Unit, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, Metz, France; and
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- Clinical Research Support Unit, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, Metz, France; and
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- Department of Applied Mathematics, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands
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Berger T, Seitz B, Flockerzi E, Suffo S, Flockerzi FA, Berger M, Szentmáry N, Daas L. Surgical management of complicated Descemet's membrane detachment in corneas without prior endothelial keratoplasty. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024; 262:879-889. [PMID: 37682334 PMCID: PMC10907463 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-023-06231-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To provide insights into morphologic and functional features of eyes with complicated Descemet's membrane detachment (DMD) and report clinical outcomes after surgical intervention. METHODS Retrospective study of 18 eyes with complicated DMD between 2010 and 2022. Complicated DMD was defined if any of the following criteria applied: prior penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), corneal thinning, total DMD or persistent DMD after Air/Gas-Descemetopexy. Causes, surgical management, and clinical outcomes were analyzed. Scheimpflug tomography, anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) and histologic examination were performed to characterize corneas with DMD. RESULTS Fourteen eyes with prior PKP developed spontaneous DMD after 24.2 ± 12.9 years (range = 18 months - 47 years, median = 25.7 years). Complicated DMD without prior PKP was associated in three eyes after cataract surgery and in one eye after infectious keratitis. In cases with previous PKP, AS-OCT demonstrated rupture of Descemet's membrane (DM) in five eyes and spontaneous reattachment was found in four eyes within 8 weeks of initial diagnosis, with no rupture of DM in any of the cases. There was no rupture of DM in corneas without previous PKP. After prior keratoplasty, definitive surgical treatment was repeat PKP in 13 eyes and Air/Gas-Descemetopexy in one eye. In corneas without prior keratoplasty, three eyes underwent PKP and one eye Air/Gas-Descemetopexy. Histological examination of two corneal explants revealed a severely thinned graft-host junction and a disrupted DM close to the graft-host junction. Visual acuity improved from 1.80 ± 0.58 logMAR to 0.75 ± 0.69 logMAR after prior PKP and from 1.45 ± 0.65 logMAR to 0.85 ± 1.13 logMAR without prior PKP. The postoperative course was uneventful in 16 of 18 eyes. CONCLUSION PKP is an effective treatment option for complicated DMD, especially in ectatic corneas, whereas Air/Gas-Descemetopexy or Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty do not address the primary issue of the curvature anomaly.
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- Tim Berger
- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany
- Dr. Rolf M. Schwiete Center for Limbal Stem Cell and Congenital Aniridia Research, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Dr. Rolf M. Schwiete Center for Limbal Stem Cell and Congenital Aniridia Research, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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Karaca EE, Işık FD, Özek D, Evren Kemer Ö. Comparison of efficacy of three gases for anterior chamber tamponade in Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty. J Fr Ophtalmol 2024; 47:103979. [PMID: 37858497 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2023.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the efficacy of three different gases for intraocular tamponade: 100% air, 10% perfluoropropane (C3F8), and 10% sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), in Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). MATERIALS AND METHODS The medical records of 138 patients who underwent DMEK were reviewed retrospectively, with the primary outcome being the rebubbling rate in the first week following surgery. Other clinical outcomes, such as best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central corneal thickness (CCT), incidence of rebubbling after the first week, endothelial cell density (ECD), graft detachment, graft failure, pupillary block, and intraocular pressure (IOP) changes were also analyzed. RESULTS Of the 138 patients, 57 were in group 1 (treated with air), 44 in group 2 (treated with 10% C3F8), and 37 in group 3 (treated with 10% SF6). Group 3 showed significantly lower rates of graft detachment and rebubbling compared to groups 1 and 2 (P<0.001). However, there was no significant difference in postoperative BCVA among the groups. At one year, the mean endothelial cell loss was 32% in group 1, 30% in group 2, and 33% in group 3 (P=0.715). One patient in group 1 experienced pupillary block and increased IOP, while there were no such occurrences in the other groups. There was no difference between the groups in terms of graft failure. CONCLUSION The use of 10% SF6 in DMEK surgery may be a good option due to its efficacy in preventing graft detachment, low rebubbling rate, and potential for minimizing complications.
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- E E Karaca
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Yusef YN, Osipyan GA, Fisenko NV, Dzamikhova AK. [Modern techniques and features of selective keratoplasty]. Vestn Oftalmol 2024; 140:150-157. [PMID: 38739145 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2024140022150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Selective keratoplasty involves replacing the affected layers of the cornea with similar donor tissue. In case of pathological changes in the middle and posterior stroma, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is performed. Chronic corneal edema caused by endothelial dysfunction is an indication for endothelial keratoplasty - Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) or Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK). Compared to penetrating keratoplasty (PK), these operations are characterized by a low risk of damage to intraocular structures and a relatively short rehabilitation period. Complications of selective keratoplasty include the formation of a false chamber between the lamellar graft and the recipient's cornea, ocular hypertension during anterior chamber air tamponade. Persistent epithelial defect can be a sign of primary graft failure in DALK, DSAEK and DMEK. Selective keratoplasty is characterized by a lower incidence of immune rejection than PK. In some cases, DALK can be complicated by corneal changes related to suture fixation of the graft. Long-term postoperative use of topical glucocorticoids can cause ocular hypertension and cataracts.
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- Yu N Yusef
- Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia
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- Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia
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- Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia
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Malyugin BE, Geliastanov AM, Antonova OP, Andreeva EA, Poletaeva MV, Isabekov RS. [Outcomes of hemi-Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty and phacoemulsification for the treatment of primary Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy combined with cataract]. Vestn Oftalmol 2024; 140:36-44. [PMID: 38450465 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma202414001136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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PURPOSE This study evaluates the long-term results of surgical treatment of patients with Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy and cataract. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 24 patients (24 eyes) with primary Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy and cataract, who underwent cataract phacoemulsification with IOL implantation and of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty with a semicircular graft (hemi-DMEK). The effect of treatment was assessed by best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central corneal thickness (CCT) and endothelial cell density (ECD). RESULTS In total, surgical treatment involved 14 donor corneas that were divided in half during the preparation and isolation of the Descemet's membrane (DM). By month 12 after the surgery an increase in visual functions and graft transparency were observed in 23 patients (23 eyes) out of 24. Repeated keratoplasty was required in one case due to fibrosis of the posterior layers of recipient's corneal stroma. At 12 months postoperatively, the study group showed an increase in BCVA from 0.16±0.1 to 0.75±20, a decrease in CCT from 650.9±4.5 μm to 519.6±43.9, and a decreased in ECD from 2850.5±84.7 cells/mm2 up to 1285.5±277.2 cells/mm2. Thus, the loss of endothelial cells at one year after surgery amounted to 54.9%. CONCLUSIONS The developed method for transplantation of a semicircular DM fragment provides a tissue-saving approach to endothelial keratoplasty, and considering the high percentage of transparent engraftment of grafts and complete visual rehabilitation, it can be recommended in the treatment of patients with cataract and Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy.
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- B E Malyugin
- S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center "MINK "Eye Microsurgery", Moscow, Russia
- A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia
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- S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center "MINK "Eye Microsurgery", Moscow, Russia
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- S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center "MINK "Eye Microsurgery", Moscow, Russia
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- A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia
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- S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center "MINK "Eye Microsurgery", Moscow, Russia
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- S.N. Fedorov National Medical Research Center "MINK "Eye Microsurgery", Moscow, Russia
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Borgia A, Coco G, Airaldi M, Romano D, Pagano L, Semeraro F, Menassa N, Gadhvi KA, Kaye SB, Romano V. Role of Direct Supervision in the Learning Curve of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Surgery. Cornea 2024; 43:52-58. [PMID: 37098113 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare complication rates of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) performed by directly supervised and nondirectly supervised corneal fellows. METHODS This study was a retrospective, comparative case series of DMEK surgeries performed by novice surgeons (less than 15 DMEK cases) with or without direct direct expert supervision. Patients who underwent surgery for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy or pseudophakic bullous keratopathy with a minimum follow-up of 12 weeks were included. Data on patients' demographics, surgical details, surgeon level, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and rate of rebubbling were collected. RESULTS In this study, 41 nondirectly supervised and 48 directly supervised DMEK surgeries were included. At 6 months, 67.4% of eyes achieved a best-corrected visual acuity of ≤0.3 logMAR with no significant difference between groups ( P = 0.95). Intraoperative complications occurred in 22% of cases in the nondirect supervision group and 4.2% in the direct supervision group ( P = 0.02). Postoperative complications occurred in 9.8% of cases in the nondirect supervision group and 6.2% of cases in the direct supervision group ( P = 0.7). The rebubbling rate was comparable in the 2 groups (34.1% vs. 33.3%, P = 1.0). Five cases (12.2%), all from the nondirect supervision group, required secondary keratoplasty ( P = 0.02). The overall complication rate was significantly higher in the nondirect supervision group (31.7% vs. 10.4%, P = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Functional success can be achieved in directly supervised or nondirectly supervised DMEK surgery. However, nondirectly supervised DMEK surgery may associate with higher rates of complications.
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- Alfredo Borgia
- Eye Unit, Humanitas-Gradenigo Hospital, Turin, Italy
- Department of Corneal Diseases, St. Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Corneal Diseases, St. Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Department of Clinical Science and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Brescia, Italy
- Eye Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom; and
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- Department of Corneal Diseases, St. Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Corneal Diseases, St. Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Corneal Diseases, St. Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Corneal Diseases, St. Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Corneal Diseases, St. Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Brescia, Italy
- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Sela TC, Iflah M, Muhsen K, Zahavi A. Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty compared with ultrathin Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty: a meta-analysis. BMJ Open Ophthalmol 2023; 8:e001397. [PMID: 37914389 PMCID: PMC10626808 DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2023-001397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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AIMS This study aims to compare the clinical outcome of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) and ultrathin Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (UT-DSAEK) in patients with corneal endothelial dysfunction due to Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy or pseudophakic bullous keratopathy. METHODS We conducted a meta-analysis using a literature search of Embase, PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov and WHO ICTRP databases. We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies that compared DMEK and UT-DSAEK (graft<130 µm), with a follow-up of ≥12 months, published until 20 February 2022. We used the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for RCTs and the Risk of Bias in Non-Randomised Studies-of Interventions system for cohort studies. RESULTS Out of 144 records, 8 studies (3 RCTs, 2 fellow-eye studies and 3 cohort studies) were included, encompassing 376 eyes, (N=187 DMEK vs N=189 UT-DSAEK). The 12-month logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was better post-DMEK (mean difference -0.06 (95% CI -0.10 to -0.02)), but with higher rebubbling risk: OR 2.76 (95% CI 1.46 to 5.22). Heterogeneity was significant I2=57%. Findings were consistent when excluding retrospective studies, including only studies with low risk of bias or RCTs only. An analysis of studies with mean DSAEK grafts <70 µm showed no significant difference in BCVA between the procedures. Publication bias was found in the BCVA analysis (Egger's test p=0.023). CONCLUSIONS Post-DMEK BCVA is superior to post-UT-DSAEK when using <130 µm grafts. DSAEK grafts <70 µm may not significantly differ from DMEK. The higher risk of rebubbling with DMEK necessitates an appropriate selection of patients. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022340805.
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- Tal Corina Sela
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Ophthalmology Department and Laboratory of Eye Research, Felsenstein Medical Research Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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Kim M, Kim KH, Lee HK. Clinical Outcomes of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Using a Preloaded Imported Graft. KOREAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2023; 37:373-379. [PMID: 37562438 PMCID: PMC10587462 DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2023.0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Although the popularity of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is increased, there is still few clinical studies in Korea. In this study, we aimed to report the initial clinical outcomes of DMEK in patients followed up for more than 6 months. METHODS A total of 96 eyes that underwent DMEK by a single surgeon for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, or other indications were evaluated for best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), endothelial cell density (ECD), central corneal thickness (CCT), postoperative complications, and graft survival. RESULTS The postoperative BCVA significantly increased compared to the preoperative BCVA by 59.4% (1.00 ± 0.77 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution vs. 0.67 ± 0.76 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution, p < 0.001). The average preoperative ECD was 754 ± 382 cells/mm2, increasing to 1,333 ± 562 cells/mm2 at 3 months (76.8%, p < 0.001), 1,334 ± 632 cells/mm2 at 6 months (76.9%, p < 0.001), 1,121 ± 474 cells/mm2 at 12 months (48.7%, p = 0.024), and 972 ± 458 cells/mm2 at 24 months postoperatively (28.9%, p = 0.445). Compared to 3 months, the ECD declined by 15.9% at 12 months (p = 0.009) and 27.1% at 24 months postoperatively (p = 0.158). The average CCT was 675 ± 113 μm preoperatively, decreasing to 581 ± 102, 574 ± 101, and 594 ± 94 μm at 6, 12, and 24 months after DMEK, respectively (p < 0.001 between all follow-up time points). Allograft rejection was detected in three (3.1%) and 14 eyes (14.6%) underwent retransplantation at an average of 10.1 ± 8.4 months after DMEK. CONCLUSIONS DMEK is promising for maintaining corneal clarity, low postoperative complication rates, and stable graft longevity.
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- Minha Kim
- Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Muijzer MB, Delbeke H, Dickman MM, Nuijts RMMA, Jimale H, van Luijk CM, Imhof SM, Wisse RPL. Video Grading of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Surgery to Identify Surgeon Risk Factors for Graft Detachment and Rebubbling: A Post Hoc Observational Analysis of the Advanced Visualization In Corneal Surgery Evaluation Trial. Cornea 2023; 42:1074-1082. [PMID: 36730371 PMCID: PMC10392889 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to explore video-graded intraoperative risk factors for graft detachment (GD) and rebubbling in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty surgery. METHODS A post hoc analysis of 65 eyes of 65 pseudophakic subjects with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy that underwent Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty surgery as part of the Advanced Visualization In Corneal Surgery Evaluation trial. All surgical recordings were assessed by 2 graders using a structured assessment form. A multinominal regression was performed to estimate the independent effect of video-graded intraoperative factors on the incidence of GD and rebubbling. Secondary outcomes are corrected distance visual acuity and endothelial cell density. RESULTS In total, 33 GDs were recorded, of which 17 required rebubbling. No significant predictors for GD or rebubbling were identified. However, the results revealed 2 clinically relevant patterns. An unfavorable graft configuration (ie, wrinkled, tight scroll, or taco-shaped) and a gas-bubble size smaller than the graft diameter were associated with an increased risk of GD [odds ratio (OR) 2.5 and OR 2.26, respectively] and rebubbling (OR 2.0 and OR 2.60, respectively). Inversely, a larger gas-bubble size was associated with a reduced risk of GD (OR 0.37) and rebubbling (OR 0.36). At 3 and 6 months postoperatively, corrected distance visual acuity was poorer in subjects requiring a rebubbling and endothelial cell density loss was higher in subjects with a partial GD. CONCLUSIONS Our analysis revealed that the gas-bubble size and graft shape/geometry seem to be relevant clinical factors for GD and rebubbling, whereas descemetorhexis difficulty, degree of graft manipulation, graft overlap, and surgical iridectomy were not associated with an increased risk.
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- Marc B. Muijzer
- Utrecht Cornea Research Group, Ophthalmology Department, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Ophthalmology Department, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- KU Leuven, Biomedical Sciences Group, Department of Neurosciences, Research group Ophthalmology; Leuven, Belgium; and
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- University Eye Clinic, Department of Ophthalmology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- University Eye Clinic, Department of Ophthalmology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Utrecht Cornea Research Group, Ophthalmology Department, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Utrecht Cornea Research Group, Ophthalmology Department, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Utrecht Cornea Research Group, Ophthalmology Department, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Utrecht Cornea Research Group, Ophthalmology Department, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Fu L, Hollick EJ. Rebubbling and graft detachment in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty using a standardised protocol. Eye (Lond) 2023; 37:2494-2498. [PMID: 36522529 PMCID: PMC10397279 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-022-02362-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To analyse risk factors and long-term outcomes after rebubbling and graft detachment in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS 176 consecutive DMEK grafts of 125 patients performed by 8 surgeons with a standardised technique between January 2015 and July 2022 were analysed. Main outcome measures were graft detachments, rebubbling rate, postoperative outcomes, and risk factors for graft failure and rebubbling. RESULTS 6 (3.4%) grafts required rebubbling (>1/3 area detached). 40 (22.7%) grafts developed self-resolving partial detachments (<1/3 area detached). The mean time to rebubble was 16 ± 9.4 days. Mean BSCVAs at 5 years postoperative were 0.03 ± 0.16, 0.03 ± 0.14, and 0.15 ± 0.31 logMAR in fully attached, partially detached and rebubbled grafts (P = 0.437). 5-year graft survival were 98%, 90%, and 83% in fully attached, partially detached and rebubbled eyes (P = 0.02). There was significantly greater endothelial cell loss (ECL) in the rebubbled eyes (P = 0.018). Intraoperative trauma was a risk factor for graft failure (HR 1.81; 95% CI: 1.33-2.50; P = 0.023). An indication for surgery other than Fuchs endothelial dystrophy was a risk factor for rebubbling (HR 5.28; 95% CI: 5.11-72.4; P = 0.007). CONCLUSION DMEK grafts had better graft survival if there was no partial detachment or rebubbling at 5 years postop. There was significant ECL associated with rebubbling. A standardised technique reduces rebubbling and graft failure risk.
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- Lanxing Fu
- Department of Ophthalmology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
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Tapley JL, Hill JR, Bauer AJ, Straiko MMW, Straiko MD, Terry MA. Rate of Endothelial Cell Loss and Graft Survival in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty in Eyes Requiring a Rebubble. Cornea 2023; 42:934-939. [PMID: 36731078 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE We aimed to compare the rate of 6-month endothelial cell loss (ECL) and 6-month graft survival in eyes that did not require a postoperative rebubble with eyes that did require a postoperative rebubble after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) surgery. METHODS A consecutive series of DMEK surgeries performed from September 2013 to March 2020 was retrospectively analyzed. Eyes that did not require a rebubble for graft detachment were compared with eyes with 1 rebubble and eyes with 2 or more rebubbles for 6-month ECL and graft survival. A subanalysis of the rebubble rate for different indications for transplantation was also performed. RESULTS One thousand two hundred ninety-eight eyes were included in this study. The 6-month ECL for eyes with no rebubbles, 1 rebubble, and ≥2 rebubbles was 29.3% ± 16.2% (n = 793), 36.4% ± 18.6% (n = 97, P = 0.001), and 50.1% ± 19.6% (n = 28, P < 0.001), respectively. The 6-month graft survival rate for eyes with no rebubbles, 1 rebubble, and ≥2 rebubbles was 99.5%, 97.8% ( P = 0.035), and 81.8% ( P < 0.001), respectively. When compared to the rebubble rate for DMEK for Fuchs dystrophy (156/1165 eyes = 13.4%), the rebubble rates were statistically higher for DMEK for failed penetrating keratoplasty (28.5%, P = 0.021) and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (28.0%, P = 0.036). CONCLUSIONS Eyes undergoing any rebubble procedure in the postoperative period after DMEK have an increased risk of endothelial cell loss and graft failure at 6 months postoperative. DMEK in eyes for failed penetrating keratoplasty and failed DMEK had the highest rebubble rate, with the former reaching statistical significance.
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- Jeffrey L Tapley
- Cornea Service, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Cornea Service, Devers Eye Institute, Portland, OR; and
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- Cornea Service, Devers Eye Institute, Portland, OR; and
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Maffre C, Fournié P, Durbant E, Arndt C, Djerada Z, Denoyer A. Identifying predictive factors for long-term visual recovery after corneal endothelial keratoplasty in Fuchs' dystrophy: Potential interaction between the corneal dysfunction and retinal status. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1120283. [PMID: 36968840 PMCID: PMC10034073 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1120283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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IntroductionDescemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is the main treatment for Fuchs' dystrophy (FECD). The outcomes are excellent, but the final visual recovery may vary from patient to patient with sometimes no obvious reason of such a spread.MethodsWe conducted a clinical prospective multicentric study to identify the predictive factors for the visual result 1 year after surgery. Eighty three patients (83 eyes) were included.ResultsPostoperative BCVA after 1 year was 0.20 ± 0.18 logMAR. Logistic regression revealed that good visual recovery correlated negatively with preoperative central macular thickness (p < 0.001) and the need for rebubbling (p = 0.05), and positively with preoperative visual acuity (p = 0.009). Multivariate formula to predict the 1-year BCVA has been suggested.DiscussionPreoperative retinal status seems to be the main predictive factor for long-term visual result after DMEK. Our predictive multivariate model could assist in better informing the patient about the prognosis of the surgery, and in adjusting the therapeutic strategy also, further highlighting the essential collaboration between both cornea and retina subspecialists.
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- Charlotte Maffre
- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
- University Hospital Robert Debré, Reims, France
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- University of Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
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- University Hospital Robert Debré, Reims, France
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- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
- University Hospital Robert Debré, Reims, France
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- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
- University Hospital Robert Debré, Reims, France
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- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
- University Hospital Robert Debré, Reims, France
- CARDIOVIR Research Team, EA-4684, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
- *Correspondence: Alexandre Denoyer
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Spaniol K, Hellmich M, Borgardts K, Girbardt C, Maier P, Reinhard T, Torun N, Maier AK, Thaler S, Bartz-Schmidt KU, Wiedemann P, Seitz B, Daas L, Schrittenlocher S, Cursiefen C, Bachmann B, Geerling G. DMEK outcome after one year - Results from a large multicenter study in Germany. Acta Ophthalmol 2023; 101:e215-e225. [PMID: 36178238 DOI: 10.1111/aos.15257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) accounts for >50% of all corneal transplants in Germany. So far, no data from such a large multicenter study have been published. METHODS This retrospective study included 3200 DMEKs at seven departments performed for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) or bullous keratopathy (BK). We evaluated best corrected visual acuity (BCVA, logMAR), endothelial cell density (ECD, cells/mm2 ), minimal corneal thickness (CT, μm), rebubbling-, primary transplant failure- and immune reaction-rate. Changes over time were evaluated by linear mixed models for repeated measures and correlation with case number by center by weighted linear regression. RESULTS For patients without vision-limiting comorbidities (74% of all analysed eyes, n = 2270), mean BCVA improved from 0.6 ± 0.4 logMAR to 0.2 ± 0.2 logMAR 6 months (p < 0.001, n = 1441) and 0.1 ± 0.2 logMAR 12 months (p = 0.001, n = 1402) postoperatively. BK- had a worse BCVA compared to FECD-patients (0.3 ± 0.5 vs. 0.1 ± 0.2 logMAR [p < 0.001] at 1 year). ECD declined from 2465 ± 259 cells/mm2 (n = 2876 preoperatively) to 1587 ± 433 cells/mm2 after 12 months (p < 0.001, n = 1237). Mean rebubbling rate was 0.4 ± 0.7/eye. 784 eyes (25%) received at least one rebubbling. More rebubblings correlated with a lower ECD, a worse BCVA, a higher CT, and higher transplant failure and rejection rates (p < 0.001, p = 0.013 for BCVA at 12 months). A single rebubbling did not influence the BCVA (p = 0.785). Graft failure rate was 3% (n = 67), rejection rate 1.5% (n = 48). CONCLUSION Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty increases visual acuity with low transplant failure- and rejection-rates. FECD has a better outcome than BK. Since a quarter of all patients need a rebubbling, this should be included in the informed consent. Remarkably, one rebubbling has no influence on the outcome.
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- Kristina Spaniol
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and Computational Biology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Eye Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Eye Center, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Charité Universitätsmedizin - Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humbolt-Universität zu Berlin und Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Charité Universitätsmedizin - Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humbolt-Universität zu Berlin und Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Coco G, Levis HJ, Borgia A, Romano D, Pagano L, Virgili G, Kaye SB, Romano V. Posterior stromal ripples increase risk of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty graft detachment worsening over time. Acta Ophthalmol 2023; 101:e205-e214. [PMID: 36120722 DOI: 10.1111/aos.15250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) features of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) grafts associated with graft attachment worsening over time. METHODS Retrospective case series on patients who received uncomplicated DMEK surgery and for whom subsequent AS-OCT data were available for analysis. Patients' demographics and surgical details were collected. AS-OCT was analysed for graft detachment axial extension, presence of posterior stromal ripples, quadrant involvement (location and number), degree of detachment extension, peripheral roll, presence and amount of air in the anterior chamber (AC). Features associated with re-bubbling and graft detachment worsening over time were identified. RESULTS A total of 147 patients with a mean age of 70.8 ± 9.8 years (63% females) were included. AS-OCT was performed at 2.9 ± 2.4 days after surgery. AS-OCT factors associated with re-bubbling were posterior stromal ripples (p = 0.004) and detachment axial extension (p < 0.001). At first follow-up, of the 147 DMEK, 67 showed complete attachment and 80 partial detachment. In those cases of initially completely attached grafts, posterior stromal ripples were associated with the risk of subsequent graft detachment (p = 0.014) together with recipient age (p = 0.043), phaco-combined surgery (p = 0.018) and AS-OCT timing (p = 0.033); while, in the initially partially detached grafts, detachment worsening was associated with posterior stromal ripples (p = 0.025), detachment axial extension (p = 0.003), degrees of detachment involvement (p = 0.029), peripheral roll-in shape (p = 0.033) and presence of air in the AC (p = 0.032). Relative risk (RR) of graft detachment worsening in patients with moderate/severe posterior stromal ripples was 1.75 (95% CI = 1.09-2.81). CONCLUSION Posterior stromal ripples and detachment axial extension >1/3 of graft surface area were the main risk factors for detachment worsening over time, and patients showing these features should be monitored closely to identify the need for re-bubbling at an early stage, thus improving surgical outcomes.
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- Giulia Coco
- Ophthalmology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Clinical Science and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Ophthalmology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Ophthalmology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Ophthalmology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA), Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Firenze and AOU Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Ophthalmology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK.,Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Ophthalmology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK.,Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.,Instituto Universitario, Universidad de Oviedo and Fundacion de Investigacion Oftalmologica, Oviedo, Spain.,Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Ophthalmology Clinic, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Maier AKB, Milek J, Joussen AM, Dietrich-Ntoukas T, Lichtner G. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Outcomes After Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Versus Ultrathin Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty. Am J Ophthalmol 2023; 245:222-232. [PMID: 36220351 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2022.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the efficacy and safety of ultrathin Descemet stripping (automated) endothelial keratoplasty (UT-DS(A)EK) versus Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) for the treatment of Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED) and bullous keratopathy (BK). DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS Literature containing DMEK and UT-DSAEK were searched in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PubMed, EMBASE, LILACS, and through manual reference searching. Studies were included that measured the outcome of interventions-including best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), endothelial cell density (ECD), and postoperative complications, especially graft detachment with the need of re-bubbling, graft rejection, graft failure, and postoperative elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)-in patients with FED and BK. Included outcomes were pooled as standardized mean differences (SMD) or risk ratios (RR) using random effects models. Inter-study heterogeneity was assessed using the Q-test and I2 statistic. RESULTS Seven (of 163) studies met all the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Meta-analysis showed a significantly better BCVA 12 months postoperatively, but an increased re-bubbling rate in eyes after DMEK compared with eyes after UT-DS(A)EK (BCVA: SMD = 0.50 [95% CI 0.27-0.74] and re-bubbling rate: RR = 0.33 [95% CI 0.16-0.67]). All other parameters did not differ significantly between both interventions, although estimates were imprecise (graft failure: RR = 0.65 [95% CI 0.18-2.30], graft rejection: RR = 1.40 [95% CI 0.27-7.30], and postoperative intraocular pressure elevation: RR = 1.14 [95% CI 0.60-2.18]). Postoperative SMDs of ECD could not be evaluated due to significant heterogeneity between studies. CONCLUSIONS Although the improvement in BCVA was higher after UT-DS(A)EK than after conventional DS(A)EK, the BCVA after DMEK was still superior. The complication rates were comparable for both procedures, except for the higher rate of re-bubbling after DMEK.
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- Anna-Karina B Maier
- From Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Ophthalmology, Berlin, Germany (A-K.B.M, J.M., A.M.J., T.D-N.).
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- From Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Ophthalmology, Berlin, Germany (A-K.B.M, J.M., A.M.J., T.D-N.)
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- From Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Ophthalmology, Berlin, Germany (A-K.B.M, J.M., A.M.J., T.D-N.)
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- From Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Ophthalmology, Berlin, Germany (A-K.B.M, J.M., A.M.J., T.D-N.)
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- Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, Greifswald, Germany (G.L.)
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Graft failure rate and complications after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty in eyes with pre-existing glaucoma. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2023; 261:467-476. [PMID: 36040539 PMCID: PMC9836965 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-022-05813-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the outcome of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) in eyes with pre-existing glaucoma. DESIGN In this retrospective, observational case series we included data of 150 consecutive DMEKs in eyes with pre-existing glaucoma of 150 patients after excluding data of the second treated eye of each patient and of re-DMEKs during follow-up. Cumulative incidences of IOP elevation (IOP > 21 mmHg or ≥ 10 mmHg increase in IOP from preoperative value), post-DMEK glaucoma (need of an additional intervention due to worsening of the IOP), graft rejection, and graft failure rate were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. COX regression analysis was used to evaluate independent risk factors. RESULTS The 36-month cumulative incidence of IOP elevation was 53.5% [95 CI 43.5-63.5%] and of post-DMEK glaucoma 36.3% [95 CI 26.3-46.3%]. Graft rejection occurred with a 36-month cumulative incidence of 9.2% [CI 95% 2.3-16.1]. None of the analyzed risk factors increased the risk for the development of graft rejection. The 36-month cumulative incidence of graft failure was 16.6% [CI 95% 8.4-24.8]. Independent risk factors for graft failure were the indication for DMEK "status after graft failure" (n = 16) compared to Fuchs' dystrophy (n = 74) (p = 0.045, HR 8.511 [CI 95% 1.054-68.756]) and pre-existing filtrating surgery via glaucoma drainage device (GDD) (n = 10) compared to no surgery/iridectomy (n = 109) (p = 0.014, HR 6.273 [CI 95% 1.456-27.031]). CONCLUSION The risks of postoperative complications (IOP elevation, post-DMEK glaucoma, graft rejection, and graft failure) in patients with pre-existing glaucoma are high. In particular, pre-existing filtrating surgery via GDD implantation-but not trabeculectomy-and DMEK after graft failure increase the risk of graft failure.
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Kramer N, Unterlauft JD, Girbardt C. The need of rebubbling in case of small graft detachments after Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK). Eur J Ophthalmol 2022; 33:1347-1353. [PMID: 36536596 PMCID: PMC10152212 DOI: 10.1177/11206721221146579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Purpose To investigate the need of rebubbling for small graft detachments after Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK). Methods In this retrospective study we evaluated 111 eyes from 111 patients that showed graft detachment after DMEK surgery and have achieved graft adherence by injection of air or 20% sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) to the anterior chamber (rebubbling group; n = 57) or by spontaneous adherence without intervention (control group; n = 54) at final examination. Subgroups in terms of the maximum height and in terms of the detachment area in relation to graft area were formed. Outcome measures were the increase in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and the decrease in central corneal thickness (CCT) from the measurement before DMEK to six months after surgery and postoperative endothelial cell density. Results BCVA increased in the rebubbling group and the control group, the difference being 0.22 logMAR, p = 0.048. For eyes with a maximum height less than 500 µm, the increase of BCVA was 0.39 ± 0,36 logMAR in the control group and 0.62 ± 0,53 logMAR in the rebubbling group, p = 0.045. There was no difference of statistical significance of BCVA between both groups regarding the detachment area of less than 20% in relation to graft area. The mean decrease in CCT and postoperative endothelial cell density showed no significant difference between the rebubbling group and the control group. Conclusion Compared to spontaneous graft adherence, a rebubbling shows no beneficial effect on the clinical outcome for small detached DMEK grafts. Rebubbling does not decrease postoperative endothelial cell density.
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- Nane Kramer
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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Bloch F, Dinot V, Goetz C, Zevering Y, Lhuillier L, Perone JM. Ability of routinely collected clinical factors to predict good visual results after primary Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty: a cohort study. BMC Ophthalmol 2022; 22:350. [PMID: 35999622 PMCID: PMC9400293 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-022-02574-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background A comprehensive analysis of routinely collected pre/perioperative demographic/clinical factors that could predict final visual acuity after primary Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) has not been conducted previously. Methods A retrospective monocenter cohort study was performed with consecutive patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) who underwent DMEK or triple-DMEK (DMEK combined with cataract surgery) in 2016–2020 in a French tertiary-care hospital. DMEK-only patients were pseudophakic. Patients were followed for 12 months. Surgery was considered successful when 12-month best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was ≤0.1 logMAR (≥0.8). Exploratory multivariate analysis was conducted with the following routinely collected variables to determine their ability to predict 12-month BCVA: patient age and sex; graft donor age; triple DMEK; preoperative values of BCVA, endothelial cell density (ECD), central corneal thickness (CCT), and mean anterior keratometry; and rebubbling. Results Of 100 eyes (100 patients; mean age, 72 years; 61% female), 81 achieved a 12-month BCVA of ≤0.1 logMAR. Logistic regression analysis showed that older age was a significant prognosticator for 12-month BCVA > 0.1 logMAR (Odds Ratio = 0.914, 95% confidence intervals = 0.846–0.987; p = 0.02). Conclusions An older age associated with worse visual acuity outcomes after DMEK. This was confirmed by our analysis of the literature and supports the notion that DMEK should be conducted without delay once symptoms appear. Patient sex, donor age, triple-DMEK, and anterior keratometry also did not predict final BCVA in the literature. Preoperative CCT, ECD, and BCVA, and rebubbling occasionally appear in the literature as BCVA predictors, possibly reflecting an underlying ECD-BCVA axis.
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- Florian Bloch
- Department of Ophthalmology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, 1 Allée du Château, CS 45001, 57085, Metz-Cedex 03, France
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- Clinical Research Support Unit, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, Metz, France
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- Clinical Research Support Unit, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, Metz, France
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, 1 Allée du Château, CS 45001, 57085, Metz-Cedex 03, France
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, 1 Allée du Château, CS 45001, 57085, Metz-Cedex 03, France
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, 1 Allée du Château, CS 45001, 57085, Metz-Cedex 03, France.
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Moura-Coelho N, Cunha JP, Morral M, Gris O, Manero F, Güell JL. Secondary Endothelial Keratoplasty-A Narrative Review of the Outcomes of Secondary Corneal Endothelial Allografts. Transplantation 2021; 105:e347-e365. [PMID: 33675317 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000003735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND We review the literature on the efficacy and safety outcomes of secondary Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS Literature search of English-written publications up to September 27, 2020 in PubMed database, using the terms "endothelial keratoplasty" in combination with keywords "secondary" or "repeat." In addition, we manually searched the references of the primary articles. RESULTS Twenty-seven studies (n = 651 eyes) were retained and reviewed, including 10 studies on repeat DSEK, 8 studies on repeat DMEK, 6 studies of DMEK following DSEK, and 3 studies of DSEK after failed DMEK. All studies reported significant improvement in visual acuity after secondary endothelial keratoplasty (EK). Twelve studies compared visual outcomes between primary and secondary EK, reporting conflicting findings. Sixteen studies reported endothelial cell loss rates after secondary EK, and only 1 study reported significantly increased endothelial cell loss rates compared with primary EK. Allograft rejection episodes occurred in 1.8% of eyes (range, 0%-50%). Six studies compared complication rates between primary and secondary EK eyes, and only 1 study found a higher median number of complications. However, 2 studies reported higher regraft failure rates compared with primary EK eyes. CONCLUSIONS Secondary EK is surgically feasible and renders significant visual improvement after failed primary EK, although it is not clear whether visual outcomes and allograft survival are comparable with primary EK, raising the question of whether secondary EK eyes are "low risk" as primary EK eyes. Further larger, prospective studies are encouraged to obtain additional quality data on secondary corneal endothelial allotransplantation.
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- Nuno Moura-Coelho
- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
- NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Instituto Português de Retina, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital CUF Cascais, Cascais, Portugal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cornea and Refractive Surgery Department, Instituto Microcirugía Ocular Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Ophthalmology Department, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cornea and Refractive Surgery Department, Instituto Microcirugía Ocular Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Ophthalmology Department, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cornea and Refractive Surgery Department, Instituto Microcirugía Ocular Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Ophthalmology Department, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cornea and Refractive Surgery Department, Instituto Microcirugía Ocular Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Ophthalmology Department, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Beşek NK, Yalçınkaya G, Kırgız A, Çakmak S, Genç S, Nacaroğlu ŞA, Yıldız BK, Yıldırım Y, Ağca A. Graft survival and clinical outcomes of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty: long-term results. Int Ophthalmol 2021; 42:269-279. [PMID: 34637061 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-02078-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim is to report long-term graft survival rates and clinical outcomes of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS In this study 150 eyes that underwent DMEK whether for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) or for bullous keratopathy (BK) surveilled for 7 years at 6 time points to evaluate graft survival rates and clinical outcomes of post-corneal transplantation. RESULTS Overall, the estimated survival probability of 95% confidence interval at 7 years of post-DMEK was 0.58 (0.72-0.77), and the survival probabilities of eyes operated for FECD (0.53) were higher than eyes operated for BK (0.42) (log rank 26.87, [p = 0.197]). Post-transplant eyes with FECD achieved better visual acuity levels than eyes with BK (p = 0.006). Primary graft failure occurred in 11.3% eyes. Secondary graft failure rate was 9.3%, and allograft rejection rate was 4.7%. CONCLUSION Although DMEK is effective and safe in long term, visual results and graft survival rates are better in cases with FECD.
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- Nilay Kandemir Beşek
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 34420, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 34420, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 34420, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 34420, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 34420, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 34420, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 34420, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 34420, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ataköy Dünya Eye Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Adler A, Rozanes E, Ciechanowski P, Nahum Y, Graffi S, Elbaz U, Bahar I, Livny E. Outcomes of Repair of Total Graft Detachment following Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2021; 238:1236-1239. [PMID: 34528228 DOI: 10.1055/a-1533-2149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To present the outcomes of attempts to salvage total graft detachment following Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS A search of the electronic medical records of two tertiary medical centers for all patients who underwent DMEK yielded six cases of postoperative total graft detachment (2.54%). Graft salvage was attempted in all cases using repeated intracameral graft staining, unfolding, and reattachment to the stroma under 20% hexafluoride gas. RESULTS In all cases, a free-floating totally detached graft was identified in the anterior chamber shortly after surgery. Salvage surgery resulted in a central, well-oriented, and fully attached graft. In three cases, the primary graft failed, and in two, the corneas cleared at first but failed after 2 months and 1 year respectively. In one case, the cornea remained clear during 1 year of follow-up but had a very low endothelial cell density. CONCLUSION Reattachment of fully detached DMEK graft is technically possible, but graft manipulation during the primary and secondary operations is likely to damage the endothelial cells, resulting in primary or early graft failure. If graft salvage is attempted, the probability of primary or early graft failure should be discussed with the patient, and expectations should be tempered accordingly.
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- Avital Adler
- Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Ophthalmology Division - Beilinson and Hasharon, Petah Tikva, Israel.,Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Ophthalmology Division - Beilinson and Hasharon, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Augenarzt und Augenchirurgie, Privatklinik - Augenzentrum Dietikon, Zürich, Schweiz
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- Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Ophthalmology Division - Beilinson and Hasharon, Petah Tikva, Israel.,Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rambam Hospital, Haifa, Israel.,Medicine, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Ophthalmology Division - Beilinson and Hasharon, Petah Tikva, Israel.,Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Ophthalmology Division - Beilinson and Hasharon, Petah Tikva, Israel.,Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Ophthalmology, Rabin Medical Center, Ophthalmology Division - Beilinson and Hasharon, Petah Tikva, Israel.,Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Influence of rebubbling on anterior segment parameters and refractive outcomes in eyes with DMEK for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2021; 259:3175-3183. [PMID: 33825029 PMCID: PMC8478761 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-021-05114-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the potential impact of rebubbling on the anterior segment parameters and refractive outcomes in patients with graft detachment following uneventful DMEK for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED). METHODS Retrospective institutional cohort study of comparing 34 eyes of 31 patients with rebubbling for graft detachment following Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) to 33 eyes of 28 patients with uneventful DMEK. Main outcome parameters were various corneal parameters obtained by Scheimpflug imaging, refractive outcome, corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), and endothelial cell density (ECD). RESULTS Anterior and posterior corneal astigmatism, corneal densitometry, central corneal thickness, and anterior chamber depth and volume showed no significant differences. Preoperative distribution of astigmatism axis orientations showed a high proportion of anterior corneal with-the-rule astigmatism (71%) in eyes requiring rebubbling. Mean postoperative cylinder in the rebubbling group (1.21 ± 0.85 D) was significantly higher compared to the controls (p = 0.04), while differences in spherical equivalent (SE) were insignificant (p = 0.24). Postoperative CDVA was 0.11 ± 0.11 in the control group compared to 0.21 ± 0.17 in the rebubbling group (p = 0.03). Eyes with subsequent rebubbling demonstrated a significantly higher endothelial cell loss (56% versus 37%) (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Apart from higher cylinder values, refractive outcome and corneal parameters assessed by Scheimpflug imaging were comparable in eyes with rebubbling and controls. However, a reduced visual acuity and an increased endothelial cell loss should be taken into consideration prior to rebubbling especially in eyes with circumscribed graft detachment.
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Castellucci M, Novara C, Casuccio A, Cillino G, Giordano C, Failla V, Bonfiglio V, Vadalà M, Cillino S. Bilateral Ultrathin Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty vs. Bilateral Penetrating Keratoplasty in Fuchs' Dystrophy: Corneal Higher-Order Aberrations, Contrast Sensitivity and Quality of Life. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57020133. [PMID: 33546152 PMCID: PMC7913208 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57020133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Objectives: The objective of this paper is to compare the visual outcomes and quality of life (QoL) after bilateral ultrathin Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (UT-DSAEK) with bilateral penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (FED). Materials and Methods: Retrospective comparative cohort study, including 11 patients with FED who underwent bilateral PK and 13 patients with FED who underwent bilateral UT-DSAEK. All patients were already pseudophakic or had undergone a combined cataract procedure. The main outcomes were corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) corneal higher-order aberrations (HOAs), contrast sensitivity (CS) and quality of life (QoL). Results: The mean follow-up after the second eye surgery was 32.5 ± 10.2 months in PK and 19.6 ± 8.6 months in UT-DSAEK patients. The CDVA in the UT-DSAEK group was significantly better than in the PK one (0.18 ± 0.07 vs. 0.35 ± 0.16 logMAR, p < 0.0001). The mean anterior corneal total HOAs of the central 5 mm were significantly lower in UT-DSAEK eyes than in PK eyes (0.438 ± 0.078 µ and 1.282 ± 0.330 µ respectively, p < 0.0001), whilst the mean posterior total HOAs did not differ between groups (0.196 ± 0.056 µ and 0.231 ± 0.089 µ, respectively, p = 0.253). The CS was lower at 0.75 and 1.5 cycles/degree in P the K group when compared to the DSAEK one (p = 0.008 and 0.005, respectively). The QoL scores by the NEI RQL-42 test exhibited better values in DSAEK patients in 9 out of 13 scales. Conclusion: Our study confirms that UT-DSAEK provides a better visual function in terms of CDVA and CS, together with lower HOAs, when compared to PK. Hence, the vision-related QoL, binocularly evaluated by the NEI RQL-42 items, indicates a higher satisfaction in UT-DSAEK eyes.
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- Massimo Castellucci
- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.C.); (C.N.); (G.C.); (V.F.); (V.B.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.C.); (C.N.); (G.C.); (V.F.); (V.B.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother Child Care, Internal Medicine and of Excellence, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.C.); (C.N.); (G.C.); (V.F.); (V.B.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (ProMISE), Section of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.C.); (C.N.); (G.C.); (V.F.); (V.B.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.C.); (C.N.); (G.C.); (V.F.); (V.B.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.C.); (C.N.); (G.C.); (V.F.); (V.B.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostic, Ophthalmology Section, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (M.C.); (C.N.); (G.C.); (V.F.); (V.B.); (M.V.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0916-553-901; Fax: +39-091-342-770
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Deshmukh R, Nair S, Ting DSJ, Agarwal T, Beltz J, Vajpayee RB. Graft detachments in endothelial keratoplasty. Br J Ophthalmol 2021; 106:1-13. [PMID: 33397659 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-318092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Graft detachment is the most common complication of endothelial keratoplasty. With the ongoing advancements in the field of endothelial keratoplasty, our understanding of risk factors of graft detachments and its management has been evolving. Various prevention measures have been described in literature including presoaking the donor graft, anterior chamber tamponade, venting incisions, sutures to prevent dislocation of graft. Management of a detached graft involves secondary interventions such as rebubbling, suturing and regrafts. In this review, we discuss graft detachment in different types of endothelial keratoplasty techniques including Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty, Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty and Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty; with emphasis on incidence, risk factors, preventive measures and their management.
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- Rashmi Deshmukh
- Department of Ophthalmology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Academic Ophthalmology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia .,Centre for Eye Research Australia, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Vision Eye Institute Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Gundlach E, Pilger D, Dietrich-Ntoukas T, Joussen AM, Torun N, Maier AKB. Impact of Re-bubbling after Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty on Long-term Results. Curr Eye Res 2020; 46:784-788. [PMID: 33179517 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2020.1842459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Purpose/Aim of the study: Graft detachment after DMEK can be treated easily with an additional air injection - re-bubbling. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of a re-bubbling on the postoperative outcome.Materials and Methods: In this retrospective, comparative, cohort study we included eyes from patients that underwent DMEK surgery. A graft detachment was diagnosed by slit-lamp examination and OCT scan. All eyes were divided into three groups: no re-bubbling, one re-bubbling, more than one re-bubbling. We analyzed the visual acuity, endothelial cell density and rate of graft failure.Results: In 163 of 463 eyes (35.2%) a re-bubbling was performed (119 eyes 1 re-bubbling, 44 eyes more than one re-bubbling). Visual acuity improved significantly in all groups. After controlling for donor age, reason for surgery, time of cultivation of the graft and preoperative visual acuity, no difference in the visual acuity was seen at any point of follow-up. All patients showed a significant reduction in endothelial cell density 1 month after DMEK. Controlling for donor age, reason for surgery, type of surgery (DMEK-only or DMEK combined with cataract surgery) and the time of cultivation of the graft, the difference in endothelial cell density at 1 month post-surgery between no re-bubbling and one re-bubbling was 157 cells/mm2 (95% CI 2-310, p = .047) and between no re-bubbling and more than one re-bubbling 504 cells/mm2 (95% CI 267 - 741, p < .001). The difference in endothelial cell density remained over the course of follow-up. Twenty patients (4.3%) developed a graft failure during postoperative follow-up. Controlling for donor age, reason for surgery and the time of cultivation of the graft, we did not find any difference in the risk of graft failure between re-bubbling categories.Conclusions: Re-bubbling increased the risk for an endothelial cell loss, but did not influence the postoperative visual acuity and the rate of graft failure.
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- Enken Gundlach
- Department of Ophthalmology, Campus Virchow- Klinikum, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt- Universität Zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Campus Virchow- Klinikum, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt- Universität Zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Campus Virchow- Klinikum, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt- Universität Zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Campus Virchow- Klinikum, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt- Universität Zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Campus Virchow- Klinikum, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt- Universität Zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Campus Virchow- Klinikum, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt- Universität Zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Schrittenlocher S, Schlereth SL, Siebelmann S, Hayashi T, Matthaei M, Bachmann B, Cursiefen C. Long-term outcome of descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) following failed penetrating keratoplasty (PK). Acta Ophthalmol 2020; 98:e901-e906. [PMID: 32198835 DOI: 10.1111/aos.14417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the long-term outcome of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) following failed penetrating keratoplasty (PK). METHODS Retrospective review of 1840 consecutive DMEK surgeries from the prospective Cologne DMEK database performed between 07/2011 and 08/2017 at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cologne. RESULTS Fifty-two eyes received a DMEK surgery after failed PK. Main indications for initial PK were Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (23.1%), keratoconus and herpetic keratitis (each 15.4%). Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at 3, 6 and 12 months was 0.72 ± 0.39 (n = 33), 0.56 ± 0.36 (n = 32) and 0.38 ± 0.28 (n = 23), respectively. Two- and 3-year BCVA was 0.37 ± 0.21 (n = 21) and 0.32 ± 0.18 (n = 10). Mean improvement in visual outcome in logMAR lines was +4.3 ± 3.4 at 6 months, +5.0 ± 3.6 at 12 months, +6.0 ± 2.3 at 24 months and +5.4 ± 2.7 at 36 months, respectively. 59.6% received at least one rebubbling and 40.4% did not necessitate a rebubbling. Endothelial cell density (ECD)-decrease at 6 months was 36% (n = 17), 37% at 12 months (n = 17), 40% at 2 years (n = 8) and 32% at 3 years (n = 2). 34.6% of transplants needed a regraft. CONCLUSION Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is a feasible treatment option after failed PK having a relatively good long-term outcome.
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- Silvia Schrittenlocher
- Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne University of Cologne Cologne Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne University of Cologne Cologne Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne CMMC University of Cologne Cologne Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne University of Cologne Cologne Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne University of Cologne Cologne Germany
- Department of Ophthalmology Yokohama Minami Kyosai Hospital Yokohama Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne University of Cologne Cologne Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne University of Cologne Cologne Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne University of Cologne Cologne Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne CMMC University of Cologne Cologne Germany
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Brown KD, Dusting GJ, Daniell M. Emerging Technologies to Solve the Key Issues in Endothelial Keratoplasty. CURRENT OPHTHALMOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40135-020-00251-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Gundlach E, Spiller N, Pilger D, Dietrich-Ntoukas T, Joussen AM, Torun N, Maier AKB. Impact of difficult unfolding and attachment of the graft lamella on the long-term outcome after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2020; 258:2459-2465. [DOI: 10.1007/s00417-020-04852-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Rocha-de-Lossada C, Peraza-Nieves J, Marin-Martínez S, Carreras-Castañer X, Sabater N, Torras J. 20% SF 6 gas bubble migration into DMEK graft-host interface after rebubbling for peripheral detachment. J Fr Ophtalmol 2020; 43:832-833. [PMID: 32624324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2019.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- C Rocha-de-Lossada
- Institut Clínic d'Oftamologia (ICOF), Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Institut Clínic d'Oftamologia (ICOF), Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Clínic d'Oftamologia (ICOF), Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Clínic d'Oftamologia (ICOF), Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Clínic d'Oftamologia (ICOF), Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Clínic d'Oftamologia (ICOF), Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Birbal RS, Baydoun L, Ham L, Miron A, van Dijk K, Dapena I, Jager MJ, Böhringer S, Oellerich S, Melles GRJ. Effect of Surgical Indication and Preoperative Lens Status on Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Outcomes. Am J Ophthalmol 2020; 212:79-87. [PMID: 31863726 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze 6-month results of 1000 consecutive Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) cases, and to evaluate if outcomes are influenced by surgical indication and preoperative lens status. DESIGN Retrospective, interventional case series. METHODS A series of 1000 eyes (738 patients) underwent DMEK mainly for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD; 85.3%) or bullous keratopathy (BK; 10.5%). Main outcome measures were best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), endothelial cell density, postoperative complications, and retransplantations. RESULTS At 6 months after DMEK, there was no difference in BCVA outcome between FECD and BK eyes (P = .170), or between phakic and pseudophakic FECD eyes (P = .066) after correcting for patient age and preoperative BCVA. Endothelial cell loss at 6 months postoperatively was similar for phakic and pseudophakic FECD eyes (39%; P = .852), but higher for BK eyes than for FECD eyes (46% vs 39%, P = .001). Primary and secondary graft failure occurred in 3 (0.3%) and 2 eyes (0.2%), respectively, and 7 eyes developed allograft rejection (0.7%). Eighty-two eyes (8.2%) received rebubbling for graft detachment and retransplantation was performed in 20 eyes (2.0%). Rebubbling was more often required in eyes treated for BK vs FECD eyes (12.4% vs 7.4%, P = .022). CONCLUSION DMEK consistently provides excellent short-term results, with similar high visual acuity levels for both FECD and BK eyes. As preoperative lens status did not influence DMEK outcomes, for phakic FECD eyes with a still relatively clear crystalline lens, lens preservation may be preferable in a selected group of younger patients, who may still benefit from their residual accommodative capacity.
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- Rénuka S Birbal
- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS), Rotterdam, Netherlands; Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Amnitrans Eye Bank Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS), Rotterdam, Netherlands; Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS), Rotterdam, Netherlands; Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Amnitrans Eye Bank Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS), Rotterdam, Netherlands; Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS), Rotterdam, Netherlands; Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS), Rotterdam, Netherlands; Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS), Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS), Rotterdam, Netherlands; Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Amnitrans Eye Bank Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands; NIIOS-USA, San Diego, California, USA.
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Oellerich S, Ham L, Frank LE, Gorges S, Bourgonje VJ, Baydoun L, van Dijk K, Melles GR. Parameters Associated With Endothelial Cell Density Variability After Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty. Am J Ophthalmol 2020; 211:22-30. [PMID: 31647928 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate which parameters may affect endothelial cell loss after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) by comparing eyes in the low vs high quartile of endothelial cell loss over a follow-up period of 4 years. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS Donor endothelial cell density (ECD) decline was evaluated for 351 eyes of 275 patients up to 4 years after DMEK for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD). Eyes with a postoperative endothelial cell loss in the lower quartile at all available follow-up moments were assigned to Group 1 (n = 51) and those in the upper quartile to Group 2 (n = 42). Multinomial regression was used to assess which covariates were related to greater ECD decline. RESULTS Mean endothelial cell loss as compared to preoperative donor ECD for the entire study group was 33 (±16)%, 36 (±17)%, and 52 (±18)% at 1, 6, and 48 months postoperatively. Endothelial cell loss of Group 1 was 12 (±7)%, 13 (±6)%, and 26 (±8)% at, respectively, 1, 6, and 48 months postoperatively, and 59 (±10)%, 64 (±9)%, and 75 (±5)% in Group 2. Partial graft detachment, donor death cause cardiovascular/stroke (vs cancer), postoperative complications other than graft detachment, and severity of preoperative FECD (all P < .01) showed the strongest relation with greater ECD decline. CONCLUSIONS DMEK eyes with a completely attached graft and operated in an early stage of FECD may show the lowest endothelial cell loss postoperatively.
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Five-Year Graft Survival and Clinical Outcomes of 500 Consecutive Cases After Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty. Cornea 2019; 39:290-297. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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How to Avoid an Upside-Down Orientation of the Graft during Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty? J Ophthalmol 2019; 2019:7813482. [PMID: 31482038 PMCID: PMC6701421 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7813482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2019] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Incorrect anterior-posterior orientation of the Descemet endothelial complex (DEC) is one of the causes of failure of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). We evaluated a new marking technique to avoid such a misorientation. Method A new marking technique of the DEC was evaluated in patients requiring primary DMEK. A Braille-“R”-letter was applied dot by dot onto the stromal surface of the DEC after lifting it by injecting an air-bubble into the interface between the endothelial surface of the partially stripped graft. The positioning of the graft was intraoperatively controlled by an orientation of the Braille-“R”-letter. Laboratory tests were conducted to test the impact of the marking technique on endothelial cell count. Results We included prospectively 37 eyes of 30 patients. Four eyes were phakic and 33 pseudophakic. Five grafts (14%) presented an undifferentiated rolling tendency in the anterior chamber, and evaluation of their positioning was possible due to orientation of the mark alone. In case of an upside-down orientation, grafts were flipped immediately. A correct orientation of the graft was achieved in all cases at the end of the surgery. The endothelial cell loss due to the mark was estimated to be less than 0.3%. At 3- and 6-month follow-ups, the mean best-corrected visual acuity was 0.21 ± 0.15 and 0.15 ± 0.11 logMAR, respectively, and endothelial cell density was 1661 ± 349 and 1618 ± 396 cells/mm2, respectively. Only one patient (3%) needed re-bubbling. Conclusions To rely on the natural rolling tendency of the graft alone does not assure its correct positioning in all cases. Creation of the mark with 4 dots punctuated on the air-lifted stromal side of the DEC is a simple and endothelial cell saving marking method to ensure correct orientation of the graft during DMEK.
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Anterior Chamber Rebubbling With Perfluoropropane (C3F8) After Failed Rebubbling Attempts for Persistent Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Graft Detachments. Cornea 2019; 38:976-979. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Reply. Cornea 2019; 38:e28-e29. [PMID: 31058659 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Comment on: "Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty After Failed Penetrating Keratoplasty". Cornea 2019; 38:e27-e28. [PMID: 31033695 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Agha B, Shajari M, Slavik-Lencova A, Kohnen T, Schmack I. Outcome of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty for graft failure after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. Clin Ophthalmol 2019; 13:553-559. [PMID: 30988597 PMCID: PMC6438261 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s194185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) for corneal decompensation following primary Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). Methods This was a retrospective case series of 15 patients that underwent DMEK surgery for corneal decompensation after failed DSAEK. Main outcome parameter was corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) after DMEK and DSAEK. Secondary outcome measures included central corneal thickness (CCT), endothelial cell density (ECD), rebubbling rate, and primary graft failure after DMEK. Explanted DSAEK grafts were evaluated by light microscopy. Results The mean (±SD) time period between DSAEK and DMEK surgery was 15±8 months (range, 6–31 months). Preoperative CDVA was 1.72±0.62 (logMAR). After DMEK, CDVA improved significantly to 0.78±0.48 at 1 month and to 0.23±0.24 after 12 months (P=0.022). Visual acuity data after DMEK were significantly better compared to preoperative values. The average CCT after DMEK decreased significantly from 869±210 µm (preoperative) to 505±45 µm (1 month postoperative) (P<0.001) and remained stable over 12 months. The ECD decreased from 2,589±209/mm2 (preoperative) to 1,691±589/mm2 (12 months postoperative). Rebubbling DMEK was required in three patients (=20%). Conclusion DMEK represents a feasible and safe procedure in achieving better functional results compared to DSAEK. Visual acuity and optical quality can be effectively reestablished after unsuccessful primary DSAEK surgery even in patients with long-standing corneal decompensation. Further investigations are required to validate the preliminary clinical findings.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
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Agha B, Shajari M, Slavik-Lencova A, Kohnen T, Schmack I. Functional outcome of repeat Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) for corneal decompensation following graft failure after primary DMEK. Clin Ophthalmol 2019; 13:477-482. [PMID: 30880908 PMCID: PMC6410749 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s192424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate if repeat Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is appropriate to achieve functional improvements in patients with corneal decompensation from secondary graft failure after primary DMEK. Methods This is a retrospective monocentric cohort study including 13 eyes of 13 patients with repeat DMEK for corneal decompensation following primary DMEK. Eyes with primary DMEK only and comparable preoperative corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) served as control. Main outcome parameter was CDVA. Secondary outcome measures were central corneal thickness (CCT), endothelial cell density, and rebubbling rate (RR). Results The average time interval (±SD) between primary and secondary DMEK was 12.5±6 months. Preoperative CDVA (logMAR) was 1.97±0.90 in the repeat DMEK group and 1.38±0.92 in the primary DMEK group. At 6 months, both groups showed significant improvement in visual acuity (repeat DMEK group, 0.49±0.35, P<0.01 and primary DMEK group, 0.40±0.36, P<0.01). CDVA did not differ significantly between both groups at all time points examined (1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively). Mean CCT values at 3 and 6 months postoperatively did not differ significantly between the two groups (P>0.05). The RR was 23% (n=3) in both groups. Conclusion Repeat DMEK is a useful therapeutic approach in the setting of corneal decompensation following primary DMEK. Functional results of repeat DMEK, visual acuity in particular, are comparable to patients with single DMEK only.
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- Bishr Agha
- Department of Ophthalmology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
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PURPOSE To evaluate the incidence, clinical course, and management of fungal interface keratitis (IK) after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS This is a single-center retrospective observational case series of 3950 eyes undergoing DMEK. Six eyes with fungal IK were detected and analyzed. Analysis included graft storage condition, incidence of fungal IK, identification of the pathogenic agent, topical/systemic and surgical treatment regimen, and best-corrected visual acuity. RESULTS Fungal IK after DMEK occurred in 6 of 3950 cases (0.15%). Corneal grafts were either stored in Optisol-GS (n = 4) or in organ culture (n = 2). In all cases, Candida species were isolated (Candida tropicalis, Candida albicans, Candida orthopsilosis, and Candida guilliermondii). Four eyes developed fungal IK during the early postoperative period (3-5 d) and 2 eyes later at 16 to 42 days after surgery. All patients received topical and systemic antifungal treatment and intracameral application of antifungal agents. In the case of an early infection, graft removal was performed in 3 of 4 patients. Late infections were eradicated without graft exchange. Recurrence of fungal infection was observed in 1 case after early IK and in both cases after late IK. Final visual acuity ranged from 20/200 to 20/20. CONCLUSIONS Fungal IK is a rare complication after DMEK. Based on our experience, we believe that treatment of early fungal IK with aggressive presentation should include both immediate graft exchange and intracameral application of voriconazole and amphotericin, in addition to topical and systemic antifungal treatment. Graft exchange seems not to be mandatory in late infections.
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Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty for Failed Penetrating Keratoplasty: Visual Outcomes and Graft Survival. Cornea 2018; 38:151-156. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Clinical Factors for Early and Late Endothelial Cell Loss After Corneal Transplantation. CURRENT OPHTHALMOLOGY REPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40135-018-0179-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Marques RE, Guerra PS, Sousa DC, Gonçalves AI, Quintas AM, Rodrigues W. DMEK versus DSAEK for Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy: A meta-analysis. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 29:15-22. [DOI: 10.1177/1120672118757431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy profiles of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in adult patients with Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy. Methods: Electronic database search on MEDLINE and CENTRAL from inception to August 2017. We included all comparative studies of DMEK versus DSAEK in patients with diagnosed Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy. Studies assessing rescue procedures were excluded to minimize bias. Primary outcome: mean difference in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. Secondary outcomes: rates of graft primary failure, rejection, and rebubbling; other graft-related issues; mean difference in endothelial cell density; subjective visual outcomes; and patient satisfaction. Results: A total of 10 retrospective studies of moderate methodological quality were included (n = 947 eyes, 646 DMEK). BCVA was better with DMEK at all evaluated time points (0.16 logMAR at 12 months) comparing to DSAEK (0.30 logMAR; p < 0.001). DMEK had a 60% lower rate of rejection (risk ratio (RR) 0.4, 95% CI (0.24, 0.67), p = 0.0005), but required more rebubblings (RR = 2.48, 95% CI (1.32, 4.64), p = 0.005). DMEK had more primary graft failures and less endothelial cell density loss, but statistical difference was not reached. More patients were satisfied after DMEK (odds ratio = 10.29, 95% CI (3.55, 29.80), p < 0.0001). Conclusion: DMEK showed better postoperative results regarding BCVA, patient satisfaction, and graft-related issues. However, the small number of studies with short follow-up times and other methodological issues prompt us to interpret these results carefully.
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- Raquel Esteves Marques
- Departamento de Oftalmologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
- Visual Sciences Study Center, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Oftalmologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Sulfur Hexafluoride 20% Versus Air 100% for Anterior Chamber Tamponade in DMEK: A Meta-Analysis. Cornea 2018; 37:691-697. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Santander-García D, Dapena I, Baydoun L, Melles GRJ. DMEK complications: current treatment and recommendations. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2018.1429917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Diana Santander-García
- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Melles Cornea Clinic Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Amnitrans Eye Bank Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Birbal RS, Parker J, Dirisamer M, Janićijević A, Baydoun L, Dapena I, Melles GRJ. Descemet Membrane Endothelial Transfer: Ultimate Outcome. Cornea 2017; 37:141-144. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Parekh M, Leon P, Ruzza A, Borroni D, Ferrari S, Ponzin D, Romano V. Graft detachment and rebubbling rate in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty. Surv Ophthalmol 2017; 63:245-250. [PMID: 28739402 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is a selective replacement of dysfunctional endothelium with healthy donor Descemet membrane and endothelium. Although the donor preparation and surgical methods still remain a challenge, DMEK is gaining popularity in terms of early rehabilitation and visual outcomes. New and improved donor preparation techniques like prestripped DMEK tissues are being taken up rapidly because of less manipulation that is required in the surgical theatre. Donor graft delivery in the recipient eye has also been improved because of new products like prestripped and preloaded membranes. As DMEK is at its budding stage, only early outcomes have been known so far. Early graft detachment, rebubbling rates, and primary failures are still being studied in DMEK. As there are different techniques that are currently used for preparation and injection of the graft, it becomes difficult to judge the results based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Graft detachment and rebubbling rates have been a huge challenge both during the surgery and also while reporting postoperative data. We highlight the importance of defining graft detachment and rebubbling rates and their surgical relevance, which may also have an impact on graft preparation and insertion techniques.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohit Parekh
- International Center for Ocular Physiopathology, The Veneto Eye Bank Foundation, Mestre, Venice, Italy; Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Biomedicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, SS Giovanni and Paolo Hospital, Venice, Italy; Department of Ophthalmology, Villa Igea Hospital, Forli, Italy; Istituto Internazionale per la Ricerca e Formazione in Oftalmologia (IRFO), Forlì, Italy
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- International Center for Ocular Physiopathology, The Veneto Eye Bank Foundation, Mestre, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia; Department of Genetics, Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia
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- International Center for Ocular Physiopathology, The Veneto Eye Bank Foundation, Mestre, Venice, Italy
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- International Center for Ocular Physiopathology, The Veneto Eye Bank Foundation, Mestre, Venice, Italy
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- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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