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
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