Publication: Efficacy and outcome of simple limbal epithelial transplantation for limbal stem cell deficiency verified by epithelial phenotypes integrated with clinical evaluation: Efficacy and outcome of SLET verified by epithelial phenotypes and clinical evaluation
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2021-10-01
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19375913
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15420124
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Mahidol University
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Ocular Surface. Vol.22, (2021), 27-37
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Pinnita Prabhasawat, Chareenun Chirapapaisan, Panotsom Ngowyutagon, Pattama Ekpo, Wimolwan Tangpagasit, Kaevalin Lekhanont, Rosanun Sikarinkul, Sutthicha Matamnan, Chawikan Boonwong, Warinyupa Pinitpuwadol, Ranida Thamphithak, Nutchaya Sukon, Nutnicha Neti Efficacy and outcome of simple limbal epithelial transplantation for limbal stem cell deficiency verified by epithelial phenotypes integrated with clinical evaluation: Efficacy and outcome of SLET verified by epithelial phenotypes and clinical evaluation. Ocular Surface. Vol.22, (2021), 27-37. doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2021.06.012 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/77833
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Efficacy and outcome of simple limbal epithelial transplantation for limbal stem cell deficiency verified by epithelial phenotypes integrated with clinical evaluation: Efficacy and outcome of SLET verified by epithelial phenotypes and clinical evaluation
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Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and outcome of simple limbal epithelial transplantation (SLET) for limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) using epithelial phenotype detection integrated with clinical manifestation. Methods: This prospective multicenter study included patients with LSCD who underwent autologous SLET (autoSLET) and living-related allogenic SLET (Lr-alloSLET). All patients were assessed by slit-lamp biomicroscopy, in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM), and impression cytology with immunofluorescence staining (ICIF) before and after surgery. The criteria for success were the presence of a clinically non-conjunctivalized cornea and corneal epithelium detected by IVCM or ICIF. Otherwise, the case would be considered a failure. Visual improvement and risk factors for SLET failure were analyzed. Results: A total of 28 eyes of 26 patients (11 autoSLET and 17 Lr-alloSLET) were included. The median age was 53 years (range, 35–63), and the follow-up time was 29.5 months (range, 17.5–39.8). The overall survival rate was 89.3% at 2 years and 75.6% at 3 years with no difference between autoSLET and Lr-alloSLET (p = 0.24). Seven eyes subsequently underwent penetrating keratoplasty. Immunohistochemistry analysis showed that all corneal buttons had corneal epithelium and limbal stem cell markers. Visual improvement was achieved in both SLET groups (p < 0.001). Failed SLET developed between 5 and 32 months postoperatively. However, absolute risk factors for SLET failure were unidentified. Conclusion: The efficacy of autoSLET and Lr-alloSLET for LSCD was excellent. Limbal explants can regenerate and restore the corneal surface while maintaining the characteristics of limbal stem cells as shown by epithelial phenotype detection and immunohistochemistry integrated with clinical evaluation.