Table 3.
Comparison of histopathologic findings in failed DSAEK grafts.
| Cause | Alkatan et al. (13 cases) | Suh et al. (19 cases) |
|---|---|---|
| Endothelial attenuation | 10 (77%) | 16 (84%) |
| Retained host Descemet’s membrane | 7 (54%) | 5 (26%) |
| Variable graft thickness | 5 (38%) | Not mentioned |
| Retrocorneal fibrous membrane | 4 (31%) | Not reported |
| Growing organisms at the interface | 2 (15%) | Not reported |
| Fibrocellular membrane at the interface | 1 (8%) | (58%) |
| Epithelial ingrowth at the interface | 1 (8%) | 4 (21%) |
| Decentered graft | Not detected | 4 (21%) |