Is microbiological analysis of donor cornea transport culture media necessary?
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PURPOSE To investigate microbial contamination of the transport medium. Examination of corneoscleral rims is not included in this series. METHODS Transport media of 63 consecutive grafts done at Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow, were collected for microbial examination. RESULTS None of the culture plates showed any growth after prolonged culture, and microscopy was negative in 100% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Routine culture of transport media may not be necessary.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- European journal of ophthalmology
دوره 19 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009