2017, Number 4
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Rev Esp Med Quir 2017; 22 (4)
Corneal neurotization
Palafox D, Muñoz-Jiménez G, Cárdenas-Mejía A, López R, Hernández T
Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 189-192
PDF size: 117.99 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Corneal denervation compromises epithelial cicatrization
and leads to chronic ulceration. With the absence of protective
sensibility, even mild repetitive trauma events can origin
blindness due to the chronic ulceration process in the cornea.
The insensitive cornea can not be always successfully
treated with corneal transplantation, as the new cornea could
also be affected by the base disease.
We describe a brand new surgical procedure to treat corneal
denervation. Satisfactory results have been encountered
with the technique performed by the Ophthalmology and
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery departments from Hospital
General Dr. Manuel Gea González.
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