@article{3120544,
    title = "Simultaneous Penetrating Keratoplasty and Implantation of a New Scleral-Fixated, Sutureless, Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens (Soleko, Carlevale): A Novel Technique",
    author = "Petrelli, M. and Schmutz, L. and Gkaragkani, E. and Droutsas, K. and Kymionis, G.D.",
    journal = "Cornea : The Journal of Cornea and External Disease",
    year = "2020",
    volume = "39",
    number = "11",
    pages = "1450-1452",
    publisher = "NLM (Medline)",
    issn = "0277-3740, 1536-4798",
    doi = "10.1097/ICO.0000000000002378",
    keywords = "case report;  cornea disease;  human;  lens implant;  lens implantation;  male;  middle aged;  penetrating keratoplasty;  procedures;  prosthesis design;  sclera;  sutureless technique;  visual acuity, Corneal Diseases;  Humans;  Keratoplasty, Penetrating;  Lens Implantation, Intraocular;  Lenses, Intraocular;  Male;  Middle Aged;  Prosthesis Design;  Sclera;  Sutureless Surgical Procedures;  Visual Acuity",
    abstract = "PURPOSE: To describe a novel technique of combined penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) with implantation of a new scleral-fixated, sutureless, posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC-IOL) (Soleko, Carlevale). METHODS: New surgical approach description. RESULTS: We describe a novel technique for the management of PKP graft failure and posttraumatic aphakia with repeat-PKP and simultaneous implantation of a new scleral-fixated, sutureless PC-IOL. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient reported marked improvement in his vision. Up to 6 months postoperatively, the graft showed no signs of failure or rejection, the intraocular lens remained well-positioned, and no complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS: The favorable final outcome of our patient suggests that simultaneous PKP and implantation of this new scleral-fixated, sutureless PC-IOL may represent an efficient and effective method for the management of aphakia combined with corneal scarring."
}