Corneal grafting

Ugeskr Laeger. 2023 Nov 27;185(48):V03230217.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Corneal grafting is performed approximately 650 times a year in Denmark. A summary of these procedures is given in this review. Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy are frequent indications for transplantation. Previously, penetrating keratoplasty was the technique of choice but is nowadays mainly used for combined stromal and endothelial pathology. Instead, techniques specifically replacing diseased layers are more common. The Danish Cornea Bank is the only center in Denmark which undertakes preparation and distribution of tissue. The operative procedures are performed at Aarhus University Hospital or Rigshospitalet Glostrup.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cornea
  • Corneal Diseases* / pathology
  • Corneal Diseases* / surgery
  • Corneal Transplantation*
  • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy* / pathology
  • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Keratoplasty, Penetrating