Endophthalmitis After Cataract Extraction: Incidence, Treatment, and Outcome in Crete, Greece, During Period 2000-2008

Endophthalmitis After Cataract Extraction: Incidence, Treatment, and Outcome in Crete, Greece, During Period 2000-2008

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 Unive...

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Published in:Seminars in ophthalmology Vol. 24; no. 6; pp. 234 - 238
Main Authors: Krikonis, T.S., Panagiotoglou, T.D., Tsika, C., Alegakis, A., Pallikaris, I.G., Tsilimbaris, M.K.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Informa UK Ltd 01-11-2009
Taylor & Francis
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
bacterial endophthalmitis
cataract extraction
Cataract Extraction - adverse effects
Endophthalmitis - epidemiology
Endophthalmitis - therapy
Female
Greece - epidemiology
Humans
Incidence
Male
Middle Aged
outcome
Postoperative Complications - epidemiology
Postoperative Complications - therapy
postoperative endophthalmitis
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
Greece
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:0882-0538
1744-5205
DOI:10.3109/08820530903389692