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Keratoprosthesis Corneal Transplant

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This patient had a history of herpes and had a previous corneal transplant that subsequently became opacified. There was also a previous Baerveldt implant placed into the anterior chamber. This surgery consists of Baerveldt tube being moved from the anterior chamber to posterior chamber, removal of failed graft, placement of temporary keratoprosthesis, pars plana vitectomy and corneal transplant. Jeffrey Liebmann, MD. Mark Speaker, MD. Uri Shabto, MD. Christopher Teng, MD.

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This video shows a keratoprosthesis and corneal transplant procedure in a patient with a history of herpes whose previous corneal transplant had become opacified. The description lists the combined surgical steps performed, including repositioning of a Baerveldt tube.

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  • The patient had a previous corneal transplant that became opacified and a previous Baerveldt implant in the anterior chamber
  • The Baerveldt tube was moved from the anterior chamber to the posterior chamber
  • Steps described include removal of the failed graft, placement of a temporary keratoprosthesis, and pars plana vitrectomy
  • A corneal transplant was performed as part of the combined procedure

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This video presents “Keratoprosthesis Corneal Transplant” — This patient had a history of herpes and had a previous corneal transplant that subsequently became opacified. There was also a previous Baerveldt implant placed into the anterior chamber. This surgery consists of Baerveldt tube being. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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