Major endothelial cell loss from corneas in organ culture: Importance of second endothelial count

The authors conclude that major endothelial loss may occur in a small percentage of donor tissue in organ culture. Since there are no clear risk factors for major endothelial cell loss and the use of such tissue may result in primary graft failure, they recommend a second determination of endothelia...

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Published in:American journal of ophthalmology 2007-02, Vol.143 (2), p.374-374
Main Authors: Builles, N, Kodjikian, L, Burillon, C, Damour, O
Format: Article
Language:English
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Circulatory system
Ophthalmology
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Summary:The authors conclude that major endothelial loss may occur in a small percentage of donor tissue in organ culture. Since there are no clear risk factors for major endothelial cell loss and the use of such tissue may result in primary graft failure, they recommend a second determination of endothelial cell count prior to tissue use for keratoplasty.
ISSN:0002-9394
1879-1891
DOI:10.1016/j.ajo.2006.12.011