Effect of donor epithelium on corneal transplant survival

R D Stulting; G O Waring 3rd; W Z Bridges; H D Cavanagh

doi:10.1016/s0161-6420(88)33120-9

Effect of donor epithelium on corneal transplant survival

Ophthalmology. 1988 Jun;95(6):803-12. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(88)33120-9.

Authors

R D Stulting¹, G O Waring 3rd, W Z Bridges, H D Cavanagh

Affiliation

¹ Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.

PMID: 3062532
DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(88)33120-9

Abstract

Two hundred thirty-two penetrating keratoplasties in 228 eyes were performed with or without the removal of donor corneal epithelium in a prospective, randomized clinical trial to determine the effect of epithelial removal on graft survival. The removal of epithelium did not reduce the likelihood of graft failure, irreversible allograft reaction, or reversible allograft reaction.

Publication types

Clinical Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Corneal Transplantation*
Endothelium, Corneal / physiology
Endothelium, Corneal / transplantation*
Graft Rejection
Graft Survival*
Humans
Risk Factors
Tissue Donors