AlphaCor (TM), artificial cornea: corneal replacement in patients considered at high risk for conventional keratoplasty
Mundy, L, Merlin, T
Record ID 32006000597
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
This technology has minimal low evidence available sourced from one group which suggests it may be effective. It is likely to be used by only a small group of potential patients, who have no existing treatment alternatives and at considerable cost.
Authors' recommendations:
HealthPACT recommends that this technology be monitored.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2004
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Artificial Organs
- Prostheses and Implants
- Risk Factors
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Transplantation
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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