Matthaei, M., Bachmann, B., Siebelmann, S. and Cursiefen, C. (2018). Technique of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). Video article. Ophthalmologe, 115 (9). S. 778 - 785. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG. ISSN 1433-0423
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BackgroundDescemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) selectively removes diseased corneal endothelium and Descemet membrane and replaces them with healthy donor tissue. The DMEK technique represents the current gold standard for the treatment of corneal endothelial dysfunction.MethodsIn this article the surgical technique for DMEK is presented by means of avideo. The indications for surgery, patient education, anesthesia and patient positioning, postoperative treatment as well as possible complications and their management are described.ResultsThe DMEK can be applied for the treatment of awide range of corneal endothelial disorders. In addition to the operative implementation, the basis for the outstanding results of the surgical procedure are careful donor-patient allocation, thorough examination and follow-up of all patients and experience of the surgeon.ConclusionThe use of DMEK is asafe and effective procedure for the treatment of corneal endothelial dysfunction. Astandardized and individualized procedure provides the basis for optimal results compared to all previous transplantation procedures.
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URN: | urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-174989 | ||||||||||||||||||||
DOI: | 10.1007/s00347-018-0743-8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Ophthalmologe | ||||||||||||||||||||
Volume: | 115 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Number: | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Page Range: | S. 778 - 785 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Date: | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: | SPRINGER HEIDELBERG | ||||||||||||||||||||
Place of Publication: | HEIDELBERG | ||||||||||||||||||||
ISSN: | 1433-0423 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Language: | German | ||||||||||||||||||||
Faculty: | Unspecified | ||||||||||||||||||||
Divisions: | Unspecified | ||||||||||||||||||||
Subjects: | no entry | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Refereed: | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
URI: | http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/17498 |
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