National Consensus on Contraindications for Corneal Donation for Transplantation in Switzerland

CONCLUSION: Given that corneal transplantation is the most commonly performed transplantation, establishing a consensus on contraindications is crucial for recipient safety. The creation of a consensus on contraindications for corneal donation in Switzerland is an essential contribution to fulfil the legal requirements concerning quality assurance and provides sufficient high-quality donor tissue within the country. Therefore, periodic review and revision of the consensus is considered critical.PMID:38653295 | DOI:10.1055/a-2211-9614

Source: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde - April 23, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Frank Blaser Franz Immer Nathalie Kruegel Nicola Franscini Christoph Tappeiner Christophe Rennesson Horace Massa Helga Reinshagen Beatrice Fr üh Claude Kaufmann Isabelle Meneau Sadiq Said Source Type: research