Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to L Pericic.
We developed two additions to a new system of microsurgery for corneal cutting and grafting: a 10-mm contact lens corneal cutter and a stereotaxic donor disk chuck and frame.
A new microsurgical system is presented for human and experimental corneal grafting. The system is based on novel methods of corneal cutting and holding which simplify collection procedures and minimise operator manipulation during transplantation.
After preliminary testing with pig, dog, rabbit, monkey, cat, and human cadaver eyes the CLCC system has been used for penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty in human subjects. Clinical experience covers a broad range of corneal pathology. Detailed operative instructions and observations are given. In the experimental situation the CLCC is being used to achieve deep lamellar corneal dissection for a continuing study of non-penetrating keratoplasty.