| Literature DB >> 31667546 |
J N Lueke1, C Holtmann2, K Beseoglu3, G Geerling1.
Abstract
The previous treatment options for neurotrophic keratopathy (NK) were limited. Frequently performed surgical procedures for severe NK include amnionic membrane transplantation and tarsorrhaphy. Corneal neurotization describes the transposition of a healthy donor nerve along the limbal circumference to re-establish corneal sensation and trophic function. The nerve transfer can be performed either by directly transpositioning the supraorbital nerve as described here or by using a sural nerve interponate.Entities:
Keywords: Cornea; Nerve transfer; Neurotization; Neurotrophic keratopathy; Ulcer
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Year: 2020 PMID: 31667546 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-019-00980-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ophthalmologe ISSN: 0941-293X Impact factor: 1.059