Performing DALK, we had the greatest likelihood of reaching Descemet's membrane with the Anwar Big Bubble technique. The visual outcomes are comparable to standard PK, avoiding the risk of endothelial rejection. Endothelial cell loss was low and the cell count was stable after 6 months.
DALK is a successful form of transplantation in stromal corneal disorders with healthy endothelium, with higher long-term graft survival rates and stable ECD 6 months postoperatively. DALK survival rates do not vary significantly over time.
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