Exceptional case of bone resorption in an osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis. A scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microanalysis study

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Cornea; (USA)

OSTI ID:6993791

Caiazza, S; Falcinelli, G; Pintucci, S ^[1]

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1. Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome (Italy)

This article reports the findings of investigations on an osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis in an eye that was enucleated owing to severe complications 12 years after implantation. Scanning electron microscopy and electron probe X-ray microanalysis showed extensive resorption of the bone that was used as a supporting element in the kind of transcorneal prosthesis developed by Strampelli. The destructive process, in addition to surgical trauma, has been associated with the early and recurrent bacterial infections relating to the presence of Staphylococcus epidermidis. The need to control the occurrence of primary bacterial infections in traumatized tissues during operations as well as further infectious situations, given the enhanced antibiotic-resistence of bacteria, is emphasized.

• OSTI ID: 6993791
• Journal Information: Cornea; (USA), Vol. 9:1; ISSN 0277-3740
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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