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  • Title: [Complication of keratoprosthesis of posterior fixation: retroprosthetic membranes. Apropos of 4 cases].
    Author: Mortemousque B, Dorot N, Poirier L, Williamson W, Brousse D, Verin P.
    Journal: J Fr Ophtalmol; 1995; 18(10):608-13. PubMed ID: 8568165.
    Abstract:
    Keratoprosthesis represents the last solution for patients with bilateral corneal blindness or for monophthalm patients who cannot benefit from corneal grafts. Complications related to this technique are recalled together with an in-depth analysis of the problem of retroprosthesis membranes. The frequency of retroprosthesis membranes varies depending on the series reported, although it appears to be a more agreement on treatment and causes. Among 8 patients who underwent a KPF operation using the E. Lacombes technique, 50% of the cases had retroprosthesis membranes with an unusual thickness, vascularization and recurrent character. Emphasis was placed on early and intense intraocular inflammation.
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