Endophthalmitis occurring during hospitalization following cataract surgery.
A retrospective 10-year survey of immediate postoperative endophthalmitis in the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, is presented. The types of organisms isolated are recorded, and a therapeutic regime based on this is suggested. The various portals of entry of infection are examined and commented upon.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents