Histopathologic findings in two cases with history of intrastromal corneal ring segments insertion
MEAJO-Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011; 18 (4): 317-319
in English
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| ID: emr-144108
ABSTRACT
Intrastromal corneal ring segments [INTACS] implantation for mild myopia or keratoconus is simple and effective in most cases. Rarely, major complications can occur due to implantation. In this case report, we present two examples of possible intraoperative and postoperative complications of INTACS. The first case had histopathologic documentation of Descemet's membrane perforation as an intraoperative complication and the second case had accumulation of foamy histiocytes along the lamellar channels which has not been previously reported. These complications suggest further study is required on the long term effect of INTACS implantation on corneal tissue
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Keratoplasty, Penetrating
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Intraoperative Complications
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Keratoconus
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Myopia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Middle East Afr. J. Ophthalmol.
Year:
2011
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