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Outcomes of corneal neurotisation using processed nerve allografts: a multicentre case series

November 16, 2020

Case series

Outcomes of corneal neurotisation using processed nerve allografts: a multicentre case series.

Sweeney AR, Wang M, Weller CL, Burkat C, Kossler AL, Lee BW, Yen MT.

Br J Ophthalmol. 2020 Nov 16:bjophthalmol-2020-317361.
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Main finding: Corneal neurotization using processed nerve allografts is a safe and effective procedure for neurotrophic keratopathy in a small sample of patients.

 

  • Purpose: To describe the techniques and outcomes in a case series of corneal neurotization using processed nerve allografts
  • Study type: Retrospective case series
  • Condition: Neurotrophic keratopathy

Participants: Neurotrophic keratopathy secondary to prior infection, trigeminal nerve palsy, ocular trauma

 

  • n=17

 

Intervention:

 

Corneal neurotisation procedure with human cadaveric processed nerve allografts.

Following surgery, the time to first gain of corneal sensation occurred at a mean of 3.7 months.
The maximal gain of sensation occurred at a mean of 6.6 months.

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