Publications by authors named "Joelle Pizzuto"
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- The study evaluated changes in contamination rates of organ-cultured corneas over 14 years, focusing on the types of microorganisms involved.
- Out of 17,979 donor corneas, 1,240 were found to be contaminated, with an average annual contamination rate of 6.8%, primarily caused by bacteria and fungi, particularly Staphylococcus and Candida species.
- While the overall contamination rate remained low, variations in microbial types over the years were noted, suggesting a need to reassess antibiotics and antifungals used in the corneal storage process.
Purpose: This study aims (1) to investigate the feasibility of robot-assisted penetrating keratoplasty (PK) using the new Da Vinci Xi Surgical System and (2) to report what we believe to be the first use of this system in experimental eye surgery.
Methods: Robot-assisted PK procedures were performed on human corneal transplants using the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System. After an 8-mm corneal trephination, four interrupted sutures and one 10.
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to analyze adverse events related to corneal grafts from the EFS Bourgogne Franche Comté eye bank in France during 2013, involving surveys sent to surgeons after each graft.
- Out of 407 corneal buttons delivered, 243 surveys were completed, revealing a 27.54% rate of reported adverse events, with primary graft failure and immune rejection being the most common causes.
- The majority of complications occurred within the first year post-surgery, with the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) documenting only 0.83% of adverse events for the period from 2010 to 2013.