Koay AC, Yew YH, Ngo CT, Loo VP, Intan G, Chua CN
The use of preserved bovine pericardium for emergency temporizing graft in corneal perforation. [Journal Article]
Med J Malaysia 2008 Dec; 63(5):421-2.
Corneal perforation is an ocular emergency that requires early intervention to avoid permanent visual loss from endophthalmitis or irreversible structural changes. Although tectonic keratoplasty is the best choice for patching a large perforation, a donor cornea is not always immediately available. Consequently, an alternative material is required while awaiting a donor cornea. We report the use of preserved bovine pericardium as a temporizing graft to maintain the ocular integrity in two patients with corneal perforation.
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