Penetrating keratoplasty from a temporal approach.
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Abstract
To describe the technique of penetrating keratoplasty using a temporal approach. Report of two cases of phakic penetrating keratoplasty performed with the surgeon positioned at the temporal side of the head. The temporal approach improved the surgical exposure, which eliminated the need for a bridal suture, facilitated the placement of the first two cardinal sutures, and facilitated subsequent placement of nasal sutures. The temporal approach to penetrating keratoplasty may facilitate suture placement, decrease surgical time, and reduce suture-induced astigmatism.
Medical subject headings
- Corneal Opacity
- Keratoplasty, Penetrating