Penetrating keratoplasty in corneal perforation of different genesis
The analysis of 14 penetrating keratoplasties and penetrating stepped keratoplasties in corneal perforation of different genesis as an urgent intervention from 2006 until 2011 is adduced. A step, formed from the deep corneal layers, increases biomechanical stability of the postoperative wound. The simultaneous carrying-out of the blepharorrhaphy along with keratoplasty allows obtaining graft placement in corneal perforation with concomitant systemic pathology without any repeated interventions. The use of fresh donor material for keratoplasty is preferable in case of corneal perforation with concomitant systemic pathology, since it allows avoiding the disease recurrence and repeated interventions.