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Matthaei, M., Bachmann, B., Hos, D., Siebelmann, S., Schaub, F. and Cursiefen, C. (2019). Boston type I keratoprosthesis implantation technique. Video article. Ophthalmologe, 116 (1). S. 67 - 73. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 1433-0423

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Abstract

BackgroundKeratoprosthetics refer to the replacement of human corneal tissue with an artificially produced exchange product. The most widely implanted keratoprosthesis worldwide is the Boston TypeI Keratoprosthesis (BI-KPro, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA, USA).MethodsThis video article demonstrates the surgical technique of BI-KPro implantation as routinely performed at this institution. In addition, an overview of the surgical indications, patient consent, anesthesia and positioning, postoperative treatment and complications as well as the evidence of the technique is provided in the article based on experience with 31 BI-KPro implantations.ResultsThe indications for BI-KPro primarily include patients in ahigh-risk keratoplasty setting particularly after repeatedly failed keratoplasty. A thorough patient examination and assessment of the indications as well as detailed disclosure of information to the patient about the individual prognosis, the risk profile, the postoperative therapy and follow-up enable apositive postoperative result.ConclusionThe BI-KPro provides an established and relatively standardized option for surgical treatment of eyes in ahigh-risk keratoplasty setting. Patients should be preoperatively informed with respect to the individual prognosis, complication profile and life-long follow-up.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Matthaei, M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Bachmann, B. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Hos, D. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Siebelmann, S. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Schaub, F. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Cursiefen, C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-140231
DOI:	10.1007/s00347-018-0806-x
Journal or Publication Title:	Ophthalmologe
Volume:	116
Number:	1
Page Range:	S. 67 - 73
Date:	2019
Publisher:	SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Place of Publication:	HEIDELBERG
ISSN:	1433-0423
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language OUTCOMES; COMPLICATIONS; EXPERIENCES; UNIVERSITY Multiple languages Ophthalmology Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/14023