retroprosthetic

English

Etymology

retro- +‎ prosthetic

Adjective

retroprosthetic (not comparable)

  1. 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, volume 9, →DOI:
      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 ].
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