Results of penetrating keratoplasty by residents.
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Wiggins, RE; Cobo, M; Foulks, GN
Published in: Arch Ophthalmol
June 1990
There is little information regarding the results of penetrating keratoplasty for the novice transplant surgeon. We reviewed 63 consecutive cases of penetrating keratoplasty performed by senior residents at our institution. Of 59 cases with a 1-year follow-up, 76% remained clear; the mean astigmatism was 4.15 diopters, and the median visual acuity was 20/50. The two major postoperative complications were graft rejection and increased intraocular pressure, which occurred in 22% and 16% of cases, respectively. In a well-supervised setting, residents can be introduced to the basic principles of keratoplasty and achieve results comparable with those reported in the literature.
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Arch Ophthalmol
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0003-9950
Publication Date
June 1990
Volume
108
Issue
6
Start / End Page
851 / 853
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Visual Acuity
- Time Factors
- Ophthalmology & Optometry
- Ophthalmology
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Keratoplasty, Penetrating
- Intraocular Pressure
- Internship and Residency
- Humans
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Wiggins, R. E., Cobo, M., & Foulks, G. N. (1990). Results of penetrating keratoplasty by residents. Arch Ophthalmol, 108(6), 851–853. https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1990.01070080093042
Wiggins, R. E., M. Cobo, and G. N. Foulks. “Results of penetrating keratoplasty by residents.” Arch Ophthalmol 108, no. 6 (June 1990): 851–53. https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1990.01070080093042.
Wiggins RE, Cobo M, Foulks GN. Results of penetrating keratoplasty by residents. Arch Ophthalmol. 1990 Jun;108(6):851–3.
Wiggins, R. E., et al. “Results of penetrating keratoplasty by residents.” Arch Ophthalmol, vol. 108, no. 6, June 1990, pp. 851–53. Pubmed, doi:10.1001/archopht.1990.01070080093042.
Wiggins RE, Cobo M, Foulks GN. Results of penetrating keratoplasty by residents. Arch Ophthalmol. 1990 Jun;108(6):851–853.
Published In
Arch Ophthalmol
DOI
ISSN
0003-9950
Publication Date
June 1990
Volume
108
Issue
6
Start / End Page
851 / 853
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Visual Acuity
- Time Factors
- Ophthalmology & Optometry
- Ophthalmology
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Keratoplasty, Penetrating
- Intraocular Pressure
- Internship and Residency
- Humans