Main issues in penetrating keratoplasty

Autor: Jorge L Alió, Sana Niazi, Farideh Doroodgar, Jorge L. Alió Del Barrio, Hassan Hashemi, Mohammad Ali Javadi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 50-58 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2211-5056
2211-5072
DOI: 10.4103/tjo.TJO-D-24-00001
Popis: This review explores contemporary challenges in penetrating keratoplasty (PK), focusing on technical intricacies, technological advancements, and strategies for preventing graft rejection. A systematic literature search from January 2018 to July 2023 was conducted across PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus, and EMBASE. The inclusion criteria comprised studies on PK and its comparison with other corneal pathologies, with emphasis on keratoconus (KC). Two independent reviewers screened studies, extracting relevant data. The review covers PK evolution, highlighting infra-red femtosecond lasers' impact on graft shapes, minimizing astigmatism, and enhancing wound healing. Graft rejection, a primary complication, is examined, detailing risk factors and preventive measures. Preoperative considerations, diagnostic techniques for rejection, and PK in KC are discussed. Postoperative care's significance, including intraocular pressure monitoring and steroid administration, is emphasized. The paper concludes with a comprehensive approach to prevent graft rejection, involving topical and systemic medications. An outlook on evolving monoclonal antibody research is presented. As the field progresses, personalized approaches and ongoing therapeutic exploration are expected to refine strategies, enhancing PK outcomes.
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