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. Full text
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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
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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