A severe endophthalmitis after Lincoff-Custodis procedure.
A case of serious endophthalmitis two years after a Lincoff-Custodis procedure is presented. Even after the removal of the silastic sponge a phthisis bulbi appeared with loss of vision. Such a catastrophic complication is possible even after a period as long as two years if the appropriate therapeutic measures are not taken.
D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors
D012826:Silicone Elastomers