Complications | Frequency |
Intraoperative | |
Microperforations, % (n) | 17.6 (9) |
Conversion to PKP (macroperforation), % (n) | 2.0 (1) |
Postoperative | |
Microbial keratitis, % (n) | 5.9 (3) |
HSK recurrence, % (n) | 2.0 (1) |
Failed graft, % (n) | 9.8 (5) |
Stromal rejection episode, % (n) | 9.8 (5) |
Self-inflicted wound dehiscence, % (n) | 2.0 (1) |
Residual opacity from full thickness pathology, % (n) | 5.9 (3) |
HSK, herpes simplex keratitis; PKP, penetrating keratoplasty.