Endophthalmitis after removal of an encircling band.
A case of endophthalmitis following the removal of an encircling band is presented. A possible route of entry in the absence of scleral perforation during the procedure is proposed.
Hugkulstone
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Department of Ophthalmology, King's Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
Rubasingham
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D000328:Adult; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012591:Scleral Buckling; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis