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SLAK: Stromal Lanticule Addition Keratoplasty

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The idea of reshaping corneal morphology based on intrastromal lenticule implants started since the introduction of Femtosecond Laser (FSL) in corneal surgery. Stromal Lanticule Addition Keratoplasty (SLAK) is an evolving minimally invasive procedure of donor corneal lenticules implantation through recipient intrastromal pocket, inducing central corneal flattening while increasing the stromal thickness in advanced corneal ectasia, adding stromal tissue with beneficial biomechanical effects, thus reducing the need of traditional corneal transplant.

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  1. Ophthalmic Clinic, G D’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy

    Leonardo Mastropasqua, Mario Nubile & Manuela Lanzini

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Mastropasqua, L., Nubile, M., Lanzini, M. (2022). SLAK: Stromal Lanticule Addition Keratoplasty. In: Armia, A., Mazzotta, C. (eds) Keratoconus. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84506-3_14

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