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GuidelineIndian journal of ophthalmology2021

Preferred practice pattern and observed outcome of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty - A survey of Indian corneal surgeons.

Rajesh Fogla, Pranita Sahay, Namrata Sharma

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Guideline in Indian journal of ophthalmology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

3 authors.

Rajesh FoglaCornea Clinic, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India.
Pranita SahayDepartment of Ophthalmology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Namrata SharmaDr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the preferred surgical technique and outcome of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) among corneal surgeons in India. Methods: An online questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among members of the Cornea Society of India (CSI) with experience of performing >10 DALK procedure. The responses pertaining to their surgical experience, preferred technique, complications, and outcome of DALK were collected and analyzed. Results: A total of 156 responses were received. In total, 35.9% of participants reported annual keratoplasty of >50, and DALK constituted >25% surgeries for 25% of participants. Ectatic corneal disorder was reported as the most common indication for DALK by 71.6% of the respondents. Big-bubble (BB) DALK (W Conclusion: BB DALK is the most commonly practiced DALK technique, and its success is independent of ALK and paracentesis being performed prior to air injection and method of air injection (cannula/needle).

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Corneal TransplantationKeratoconusSurgeonsCorneaCross-Sectional StudiesHumansIndiaSurveys and QuestionnairesBig bubble DALKcorneal surgeonsDALKdeep anterior lamellar keratoplastykeratoplasty

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PMID34011739
PMCPMC8302320

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