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Xiang Fan¹, Yansheng Hao², Ying Chu¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital; Beijing Key Laboratory of Restoration of Damaged Ocular Nerve, Peking University Third Hospital.

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Extensive anterior synechia, a common cause of anterior chamber loss, can lead to bullous keratopathy. A novel pentagram suturing anterior chamber plasty (PSACP) technique shows promise for restoring the anterior chamber and treating this condition.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Innovation
Anterior Segment Surgery

Background:

Extensive iris anterior synechia can cause anterior chamber disappearance, impacting vision and leading to bullous keratopathy.
This condition often arises from oculopathy or complicated anterior segment surgery, posing significant clinical challenges.
Conventional anterior chamber plasty may fail due to iris atony, inflammatory processes, or fibrotic changes, leading to recurrent synechia and corneal edema.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a novel iris fixation technique, external pentagram suturing anterior chamber plasty (PSACP).
To compare the efficacy of PSACP with conventional anterior chamber plasty for managing extensive anterior synechia and anterior chamber loss.
To assess the potential of PSACP combined with Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in treating bullous keratopathy.

Main Methods:

Description of a unique surgical technique: external pentagram suturing anterior chamber plasty (PSACP).
Comparative analysis of PSACP against conventional anterior chamber plasty.
Evaluation of PSACP in conjunction with DSAEK for complex anterior segment issues.

Main Results:

Conventional anterior chamber plasty can result in recurrence of anterior synechia and persistent corneal edema.
PSACP offers a method for iris fixation to maintain the anterior chamber.
The combined PSACP and DSAEK approach may effectively treat bullous keratopathy associated with extensive anterior synechia and absent anterior chamber.

Conclusions:

Anterior chamber plasty is not always the primary choice, especially without indications for DSAEK.
PSACP presents a potentially effective alternative for restoring the anterior chamber in complex cases.
The combination of PSACP and DSAEK may offer a curative solution for bullous keratopathy with severe anterior synechia and anterior chamber loss.