retroprosthetic
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
retro- + prosthetic
Adjective[edit]
retroprosthetic (not comparable)
- Behind a prosthesis, especially behind a keratoprosthesis
- 2015 June 26, Pavel Studeny, Deli Krizova, Pavel Kuchynka, “Use of PocketMaker Microkeratome for Creation of Corneal Pocket for Foldable Keratoprosthesis KeraKlear Implantation – Case Series”, in The Open Ophthalmology Journal[1], volume 9, :
- The main postoperative complications in patients with implanted keratoprosthesis are glaucoma, a retroprosthetic membrane, chronic hypotony, dehiscence between the artificial material and the recipient´s corneal tissue, and the consequent risk of endophthalmitis [ 4 - 9 ].