Publications by authors named "H Massa"
: Techniques for the preparation of grafts for Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) can be classified into those that involve the manual dissection of the Descemet membrane (DM) and those that use an injection of a liquid or a gas to achieve a separation of the DM from the posterior corneal stroma. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of the liquid bubble technique. : The success rate of the technique was calculated retrospectively using the operating reports.
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- LASIK surgery is the most common type of refractive surgery but carries risks, including infectious keratitis, which can damage the cornea and lead to vision loss.
- The demand for LASIK is increasing, prompting the medical field to focus on preventing post-operative infections caused by various pathogens.
- This text discusses a rare case of keratitis post-LASIK surgery caused by Mycobacterium wolinskyi, highlighting its unique clinical and microbial traits and the treatment challenges it poses.
Introduction: Conjunctival cysts are usually asymptomatic but they can cause foreign body sensation and contribute to dry eye disease. The purpose of this case report is to describe the presentation and treatment of an infected inclusion cyst of a conjunctival nevus in a healthy 36-year-old patient.
Case Presentation: A healthy 36-year-old man presented to the emergency department for redness and pain in his left eye for 1 day.
Over the past three decades, the treatment of lymphoproliferative disorders has undergone profound changes, notably due to the increasing availability of innovative therapies with the potential to redefine clinical management paradigms. A major impact is related to the development of monoclonal antibodies, checkpoint inhibitors, bispecific antibodies, and chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapies. This review discusses the current landscape of clinical trials targeting various hematological malignancies, highlighting promising early-phase results and strategies to overcome resistance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To establish a national consensus on contraindications for corneal donation for transplantation in Switzerland.
Methods: Swisstransplant (SWT), the Swiss national foundation coordinating tissue and organ donations, convened a working group consisting of six national corneal surgeons and eye bankers and donation experts to create a contraindication list for corneal donation. The group reviewed available national and international guidelines and recommendations, while adhering to Swiss law and transplant regulations.