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00144 Anesthesia procedures eye corneal transplant

Anesthesia

Also known as: corneal transplant anesthesia, keratoplasty anesthesia

Anesthesia for procedures on the eye involving corneal transplant. Covers general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care for penetrating keratoplasty, endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK, DMEK), or other corneal transplant procedures.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for corneal transplant procedures including penetrating keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, or endothelial keratoplasty. Indicated for keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, corneal scarring, or corneal edema.

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Specialties

anesthesiologyophthalmology

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