A Comparison of Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Modalities: DLEK vs. DSEK.
10.3341/kjo.2010.24.4.195
- Author:
Chan Hui YI
1
;
Dong Hoon LEE
;
Eui Sang CHUNG
;
Tae Young CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. tychung@skku.edu
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Comparative Study ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Corneal transplantation;
Deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty;
Deep lamellar keratoplasty;
Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty;
Posterior lamellar keratoplasty
- MeSH:
Aged;
Cell Count;
Corneal Edema/pathology/*surgery;
Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty/*methods;
Endothelium, Corneal/pathology;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Microscopy, Acoustic;
Middle Aged;
Prospective Studies;
Treatment Outcome;
Visual Acuity
- From:Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
2010;24(4):195-200
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To compare clinical outcomes after deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK) with Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) performed as initial cases by a single surgeon. METHODS: Sixteen patients with corneal endothelial were enrolled. Eight patients (8 eyes) underwent DLEK and 8 patients (8 eyes) DSEK. We measured uncorrected visual acuity, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), manifest refraction, corneal endothelial count, interface opacity via Schiempflug imaging, and contrast sensitivity, as well as tracked postoperative complications over the first postoperative year. RESULTS: Primary graft failure occurred in two DLEK cases and one DSEK case, all of which were excluded for further analysis. The average 12-month postoperative BCVA was 20/70 in the DLEK group and 20/50 in the DSEK group, with the difference not statistically significant. No significant differences were identified between the 2 groups in terms of mean spherical equivalent and refractive astigmatism, although individuals in the DSEK group tended toward hyperopia. The average endothelial cell count at postoperative month 12 was 1849+/-494 in the DLEK group and 1643+/-417 cells/mm2 in the DSEK group, representing cell losses of 26.2% and 31.9%, respectively. No significant differences in endothelial cell count or endothelial cell loss were observed between groups. Early postoperative donor disc dislocation occurred in two eyes after DLEK and one eye after DSEK. Interface opacities and contrast sensitivities were similarly not significantly different between groups. CONCLUSIONS: No significant differences in any assessed clinical outcome were observed between individuals undergoing DLEK and DSEK, when performed as initial cases by a single surgeon.
