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Corneal Neurotization via Dual Nerve Autografting. Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery Charlson, E. S., Pepper, J. P., Kossler, A. L. 2021

Abstract

Corneal neurotization is a fast-evolving surgical procedure for sensory reinnervation in neurotrophic keratopathy. After neurotization, prior reports document return of corneal sensation on average 8 months after surgery with 38mm of sensation gain measured via cochet bonnet esthesiometer testing. Here, the authors describe a dual nerve grafting approach via simultaneous parallel sural nerve grafts from both the supratrochelar and supraorbital nerves to the affected contralateral cornea with return of sensation by postoperative week 11.

View details for DOI 10.1097/IOP.0000000000002064

View details for PubMedID 34652308