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20 June 2023: Articles

Corneal Perforation Repair Using a Novel Lyophilized Amniotic Membrane Graft Technique: Plug and Patch

Management of emergency care

George Hayek A* , Julie François E , Jean-Marc Perone A

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.939626

Am J Case Rep 2023; 24:e939626

Figure 1. Stages of the corneal defect from initial presentation till 1 year after surgery. (A) Corneal ulcer a week prior to the patient’s presentation to our clinic and prior to indomethacin instillation. (B) Perforated corneal ulcer upon presentation. (C) Intraoperative photo at the end of surgery using a lyophilized amniotic membrane. (D) A week after intervention. (E) Two weeks after intervention. (F) Three months after intervention. (G) Twelve months after intervention.

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American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923
American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923