Endophthalmitis in silicone oil-filled eye: A case report.
World J Clin Cases
; 12(1): 163-168, 2024 Jan 06.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Endophthalmitis occurring in silicone oil-filled eyes is a very rare occurrence, with reported incidence rates ranging between 0.07% and 0.039%. Traditional methods of management of infectious endophthalmitis include the removal of silicone oil, washout of the vitreous cavity, administration of intravitreal antibiotics, and re-injection of silicone oil. CASESUMMARY:
Herein, we report the case of a 39-year-old man with unilateral endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade. Intravitreal injections of full-dose antibiotics and anterior chamber washout were used to treat the patient. No signs of retinal toxicity were observed during the follow-up period.CONCLUSION:
Intravitreal full-dose antibiotic injections and anterior chamber washout are promising alternatives to traditional therapies for endophthalmitis in silicone oil-filled eyes.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Idioma:
En
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World J Clin Cases
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
China