A Case of Postoperative Sphingomonas paucimobilis Endophthalmitis After Cataract Extraction
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 63-65, 2008.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-142610
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a case of an acute onset of delayed postoperative endophthalmitis that was caused by Sphingomonas paucimobilis.METHODS:
This case demonstrates an acute onset of delayed postoperative endophthalmitis at 3 months after uneventful cataract extraction and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation. We performed vitrectomy, intraocular lens and capsular bag removal, and intravitreal antibiotics injection. On the smear stains from the aspirated vitreous humor, gram-negative bacilli were detected and S. paucimobilis was found in culture.RESULTS:
At three months after vitrectomy, the best corrected visual acuity was 20/300. Fundus examination showed mild pale color of optic disc and macular degeneration.CONCLUSIONS:
Vitrectomy with intravitreal ceftazidime injection had contributed to the favorable result in case of an acute onset of delayed postoperatire endophthalmitis caused by S. paucimobilis.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Vitrectomia
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Corpo Vítreo
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Acuidade Visual
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Infecções Oculares Bacterianas
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Ceftazidima
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Endoftalmite
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Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Negativas
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Terapia Combinada
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Facoemulsificação
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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