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Krikonis, T.S., Panagiotoglou, T.D., Tsika, C., Alegakis, A., Pallikaris, I.G., Tsilimbaris, M.K. |
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Seminars in Ophthalmology; Nov2009, Vol. 24 Issue 6, p234-238, 5p, 2 Charts |
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Purpose: To report the incidence, microbial spectrum, and outcome of cataract operation related endophthalmitis cases from 2000 to 2008 in the Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete. Methods: Retrospective, observational case series collected from the files of the University Eye Clinic of Heraklion. Results: From 2000 to 2008, 23 eyes of 23 patients with endophthalmitis after cataract surgery were reported. Vitreous specimens were obtained in all cases. Twelve were cultured positive, 8 with gram-positive bacteria, and 4 with gram-negative bacteria. Ten patients were treated medically, 13 surgically, and 2 finally underwent enucleation of the affected globe. Fourteen (60.8%) eyes of the total 23 managed in our hospital, achieved a final visual acuity of 1/10 or better and 9 lower than 1/10. Five eyes ended up with no light perception. Conclusions: We provide an overview of cataract operation related endophthalmitis cases managed in our clinic during the past 9 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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