title: Successful treatment of exogenous aspergillus endophthalmitis: a case report.
abstract: We describe the first case of successfully treated exogenous aspergillus endophthalmitis following penetrating injury and primary scleral wound repair. After repeated vitreous surgery with multiple intravitreous instillations of amphotericin B combined with intravenous antifungal therapy the patient's visual acuity was 6/18. A vigorous approach in the management of mycotic endophthalmitis is emphasised and the role of closed vitrectomy discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012590:Sclera / Q000293:injuries; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000666:Amphotericin B