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Limbal stem cell transplantation
Author(s) -
Fuchsluger Thomas
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2019.8294
Subject(s) - transplantation , fibrin glue , stem cell , limbal stem cell , medicine , cell , ophthalmology , surgery , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , cornea , genetics , corneal epithelium
This talk presents a novel study on limbal stem cell transplantation using allogeneic cell suspensions and fibrin glue to restore the ocular surface. As only one of five centers involved centers in Germany, we will present the concept and the treatment approach of this therapy.