Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4003485 | American Journal of Ophthalmology | 2011 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Temporary coverage of deep corneal defects with multilayer Gore-Tex patches allows time until an appropriate corneal transplant is obtained. The technique is particularly useful in patients with underlying autoimmune disorders, because an effective systemic immunosuppression can be initiated before corneal transplantation.
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Authors
Florian Rüfer, Johannes Eisenack, Alexa Klettner, Rainald Zeuner, Jost Hillenkamp, Gundolf Westphal, Johann Roider, Bernhard Nölle,