A case of anaerobic abscessed hydroxyapatite orbital implants.
Korean J Ophthalmol
; 15(1): 54-7, 2001 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this report is to document an unusual case of implant infection in a patient who had undergone enucleation and hydroxyapatite orbital implant surgery. A 32-year-old woman presented with chronic orbital discomfort and discharge following a history of hydroxyapatite orbital implant surgery at another hospital 4 years previous. She exhibited profuse discharge with a yellow, creamy color and marked conjunctival chemosis. Granulation tissue was noted on the central conjunctival surface. Following the removal of the conjunctival granulation tissue, a central 3x5 mm conjunctival dehiscence was present with exposure of the hydroxyapatite implant. A culture of purulent drainage emanating from the exposed implant showed a growth of Clostridium acetobutylicum. Removal of the orbital implant was done. The implant was noted to be filled with pus. This case suggests that anaerobic infection may be suspected when the granulation tissue is observed and a discharge with a foul odor is found.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Bacterianas del Ojo
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Infecciones Relacionadas con Prótesis
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Infecciones por Clostridium
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Durapatita
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Implantes Orbitales
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Absceso
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Korean J Ophthalmol
Asunto de la revista:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Article