Endoscopic Corneal Neurotization: Cadaver Feasibility Study

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 May/Jun;34(3):213-216. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000000913.

Abstract

Purpose: The authors describe a cadaver feasibility study investigating a minimally invasive technique for corneal neurotization with the supraorbital nerve harvested endoscopically.

Methods: A cadaver study was performed to investigate the technical feasibility of corneal neurotization via endoscopic supraorbital nerve transfer to the corneoscleral limbus.

Results: Endoscopic corneal neurotization was successfully performed on each cadaveric hemiface.

Conclusion: The use of an endoscope allows for a minimally invasive approach to corneal neurotization with the supraorbital nerve.

MeSH terms

  • Cadaver
  • Cranial Nerves / transplantation*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Humans
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Nerve Transfer / methods*
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / methods*