Endoscopic Corneal Neurotization: Cadaver Feasibility Study. Issue 3 (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leyngold, Ilya; Weller, Christopher; Leyngold, Mark; Espana, Edgar; Black, Kaelan D.; Hall, Kathryn L.; Tabor, Mark
• Is Part Of: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 34:Issue 3(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: Eye -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ophthalmic plastic surgery -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.70592
• DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000000913
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0740-9303

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The authors describe a cadaver feasibility study investigating a minimally invasive technique for corneal neurotization with the supraorbital nerve harvested endoscopically. Methods: A cadaver study was performed to investigate the technical feasibility of corneal neurotization via endoscopic supraorbital nerve transfer to the corneoscleral limbus. Results: Endoscopic corneal neurotization was successfully performed on each cadaveric hemiface. Conclusion: The use of an endoscope allows for a minimally invasive approach to corneal neurotization with the supraorbital nerve. Abstract : The following investigation represents a cadaveric feasibility study supporting the use of a minimally invasive endoscopic approach to supraorbital nerve transfer and corneal neurotization in the setting of neurotrophic keratopathy.