Results of pars plana vitrectomy in 24 cases of endophthalmitis.
Twenty four cases of endophthalmitis were subjected to pars plana vitrectomy. A final vitreous clearance was obtained in 62.50% cases. Visual improvement occurred in 41.67% cases. It was concluded that prompt detection and early and vigorous therapy--medical and surgical--is the mainstay in the management of endophthalmitis.
Gadkari
S S
SS
Department of Ophthalmology, K. E. M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.
Kamdar
P A
PA
Jehangir
R P
RP
Shah
N A
NA
Adrianwala
S D
SD
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014821:Vitrectomy
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents