Тектоническая кератопластика с использованием пористого политетрафторэтилена

The prevalence of corneal ulcer amounts to 47,3% of all inflammatory eye diseases. A corneal ulcer course may be complicated by perforation, and, as its result, by eyeball loss. In the article, the result of porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) use for tectonic keratoplasty is presented. The assessment result of cellular activity in the polymer body is shown using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Technical moments of implant fixation to the cornea are explained, in particular PTFE covering with native tissues and temporary blepharorraphy are crucial. The presented method may serve as a first step in carrying out further optic-reconstructive procedures, which allow to achieve a rehabilitation of this patient category.