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[Results of the treatment of acute endophthalmitis after cataract surgery].
- Source :
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Journal francais d'ophtalmologie [J Fr Ophtalmol] 1994; Vol. 17 (3), pp. 154-60. - Publication Year :
- 1994
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Abstract
- Since 1980, the authors have observed 56 cases of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery which they classify into three groups: A. 18 cases of forms confined to the anterior segment, which just received medical treatment; B. 37 cases of more serious forms with vitreous abscess, treated by vitrectomy; C. 1 case of fulminant form which was eviscerated. The results of group B are better than those of group A: organic: 2.7% versus 11.1% of phtisis; functional: 73% of calculable visual acuity versus 66.6%, although the initial forms had been more severe. Vitrectomy, however causes some complications such as initial detachment (16.2%) cystoïd macular oedema (11%) and vascular complications (11%). However that may be, vitrectomy has several advantages: to collect a larger amount of vitreous liquid; to mechanically eliminate the pus; a faster functional rehabilitation by lightening of the vitreous.
- Subjects :
- Acute Disease
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Emergencies
Endophthalmitis etiology
Endophthalmitis surgery
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Visual Acuity
Cataract Extraction adverse effects
Endophthalmitis therapy
Vitrectomy adverse effects
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 0181-5512
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal francais d'ophtalmologie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8182251