Perfil de ceratoplastia por ceratocone em crianças: uma revisão crítica de literatura

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
13
Article ID: 
26901
5 pages
Research Article

Perfil de ceratoplastia por ceratocone em crianças: uma revisão crítica de literatura

Cristina Coimbra Cardoso Cunha, Carla Dulcirene Parente Novaes, Edilson Pamplona Boulhosa, Elaine Rodrigues Pinheiro, Heloisa Pamplona Boulhosa, Isabelly Coutinho Pereira, Joarley Kelcio de Brito Sousa, Pâmella Yumi Taniyama Dantas, Marília de Jesus da Costa Sá Pereira, Marivaldo de Moraes e Silva, Rayssa Lima Vilela, Siglea Valente do Couto de Andrade, Krysna Gabriely Carvalho Farias, Gabriela Leite Monteiro and Danilo Evangelista Costa

Abstract: 

Introduction: Keratoconus (KC) is a chronic, progressive pathology that causes visual concern, in young patients the condition is more advanced with a faster progression of the disease. Treatment in pediatrics is mainly respiratory, among the most used methods is keratoplasty. Objective: To evaluate the profile of keratoplasty used in the correction of keratoconus in children and the main complications that this method entails for pediatric health. Method: The research is a systematic literature review, descriptive and qualitative. The bibliographic research was carried out in the databases, BVS, PUBMED SciELO and Cochrane Library. Results: After the survey and selection of articles, a total of 13 articles were obtained. Discussion: When the efficiency of DALK and PK was not observed significant difference in the results between the two types of keratoplasty, the cases of graft epitheliopathy and suture-associated complications that were associated with DALK are due to poor quality donor tissue. In addition, new therapies are promising and less invasive, such as CXL. Conclusion: The decision on the correct management of keratoconus includes extensive knowledge about the intercurrences that may occur during and after emergency treatment.

DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.37118/ijdr.26901.06.2023
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