Endophthalmitis after placement of a Molteno implant.
I report a case of early postoperative endophthalmitis following placement of a Molteno implant. Excellent results were obtained by immediate removal of the implant and surgical management of the infection, followed by replacement of the implant.
Perkins
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Department of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000187:drug effects / Q000382:microbiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents