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Topical Application of a regenerative agent for the treatment of persistent epithelial defects after Penetrating Keratoplasty

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Resumo:Purpose: The aim of this study was to report two cases of persistent epithelial defects (PEDs) after penetrating keratoplasty successfully treated with topical application of a regenerative agent (RGTA; Cacicol20) Methods: This is a case series. Results: Two patients suffering from a PED and unresponsive to conventional therapy were treated with application of Cacicol20. The PED healed in all patients and no side effects were noted. Conclusions: Our cases show revealed that topical application of Cacicol20 may be used with success for the treatment of PED after PKP.
Autores principais:Parreira, Sónia
Assunto:Comunicações Curtas e Imagens em Oftalmologia
Ano:2018
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:relatório
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Sociedade Portuguesa de Oftalmologia
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Revista Sociedade Portuguesa de Oftalmologia

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