[Defect covering of a perforated corneal ulcer with bovine pericardium transplant]

An 89-year-old patient presented in an emergency situation with a perforated corneal ulcer of neurotrophic genesis. An operative treatment with a Tutopatch® was performed. In the course of treatment a reorganization of the Tutopatch® into corneal tissue resulted and a subsequent satisfactory defect covering with maintenance of visual acuity. Tutopatch® represents a good alternative for covering perforated corneal ulcers.