Film 80060: Novel Technique of Concomitant Endoscopy-Assisted Total Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Boston Keratoprosthesis Type 1 | ASCRS
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Film 80060: Novel Technique of Concomitant Endoscopy-Assisted Total Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Boston Keratoprosthesis Type 1
April 2022
Meeting: 2022 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Presenting Author: Dominique Geoffrion
Producers: Guillaume A. Mullie; Nicolas Arej; Marc-André Rhéaume; Mona Harissi-Dagher, MD
Category: New Techniques
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Vitreoretinal complications after Boston keratoprosthesis type 1 (KPro) lead to severe visual loss. We found that endoscopy-assisted complete pars plana vitrectomy performed at the time of KPro implantation, without a temporary KPro, facilitates anterior hyaloid peeling. This novel technique may shorten operative time, allow for rare intraocular evaluation, and reduce glaucoma progression.

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