J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
2001 Dec;42(12):1803-1806.
Gramoxone Poisoning Victims as Corneal Transplantion Donors
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Korea. ytchungc@hanmir.com
- 2Pureun Eye Clinic, Korea.
Abstract
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PURPOSE: Paraquat (Gramoxone;1,1'dimethyl 4,4'-dipyridilium) is a toxic herbicide. It is ingested accidently or for the purpose of suicide in rural community. Having experienced four patients receiving donor corneas from the victims of Gramoxone poisoning, we report these cases with the review of the literature.
METHODS
Four corneas donated by two males who died of Gramoxone intoxication were used in corneal transplantation of 4 patients.
RESULTS
At postoperative 12 months, uncorrected visual acuity in each of the 3 patients was 0.1, 0.3 and 0.04, and each cornea maintained transparency. One patient had a retransplantation due to corneal epithelial cell defect and at postoperative 12 months, uncorrected visual acuity was 0.9.
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