Bowman layer transplantation: 5-year results
Bowman layer transplantation: 5-year results
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DOI:
10.1007/s00417-018-3927-7
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发表时间:
2018-06-01
影响因子:
2.7
通讯作者:
Melles, Gerrit R. J.
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作者:
van Dijk, Korine;Parker, Jack S.;Melles, Gerrit R. J.
Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the 5-year clinical results of isolated Bowman layer (BL) transplantation in the treatment of advanced keratoconus.Methods In this prospective, single-center, interventional case series at a tertiary referral center, 20 eyes of 17 patients with advanced keratoconus underwent BL transplantation, i.e. an isolated Bowman layer graft was positioned into a manually dissected mid-stromal pocket. Scheimpflug-based corneal tomography measurements, best corrected spectacle and contact lens visual acuities (BSCVA and BCLVA), endothelial cell density, and complications were evaluated up to 5 years after surgery.Results Measured simulated and maximum keratometry (Kmean and Kmax) values were stable up to 5 years after surgery (P = .310 and P = .195 for 5 years compared to 1 month follow-up, respectively), following an initial decrease from pre-to 1 month postoperatively (P < .001 each). Mean LogMAR BSCVA remained stable (P >.99), after an initial improvement from pre-to 12 months postoperatively (P = .007). Mean BCLVA did not change from preoperative to 5 years postoperatively (P = .219). During all postoperative follow-ups, mean densitometry values were higher than preoperatively (P < .001). A corneal hydrops occurred in one eye at 4.5 years postoperatively; no other postoperative complications were observed. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed an estimated success rate of 84% at 5 years postoperatively. Endothelial cell density remained stable from before to 5 years after surgery (P = .319).Conclusions After early postoperative corneal flattening, topographies were stable up to 5 years after BL transplantation, preserving BCLVA and contact lens tolerance, potentially allowing long term postponement of penetrating or deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty.