Poster # P-187 Traumatic Wound Dehiscence After Penetrating Keratoplasty

Presenter: Solomon, Abraham

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Conclusions:
Patients with corneal transplants have a life-long risk for wound dehiscence. Traumatic wound dehiscence is more prevalent in younger patients, who had penetrating keratoplasty for Keratoconus. The visual outcome after this occurrence is usually poor. Patients must be continuously educated as to the risk of wound rupture after penetrating keratoplasty and as to the necessary precautions.






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