Tissue-cultured limbal stem cell allograft transplantation for regrowth of corneal epithelium
Guidance issued
Number: IPG216
Summary:
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Tissue-cultured limbal stem cell allograft transplantation for regrowth of corneal epithelium.
Description:
Limbal Corneal tissue is obtained either from eyes donated to the hospital eye bank or living relatives. Small amounts of tissue are digested to break apart cells and these are grown and amplified in culture. Sheets of cells are transplanted to affected eyes.
Arrangement:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Eye
Surgical procedures
Specialty:
Medical opthalmology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Date notified to NICE:
10 November 2005
Provisional consultation date:
Autumn 2006
IP Pub Date:
25 April 2007
Contact
Details:
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