title: [Immediate vitrectomy as a method of choice in the treatment of endophthalmitis].
abstract: This study is evaluation of the results of surgical treatment in case of postoperative endophthalmitis. The results of 16 pars plana vitrectomies in 16 patients with clinical evidences of postoperative endophthalmitis were analyzed. Successful management of postoperative endophthalmitis depends on timely diagnosis and institution of appropriate therapy.
authors.affiliation: Z Kliniki Okulistyki Wojskowego Instytutu Medycznego.
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stankiewicz
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Robaszkiewicz
authors.forename: Mariusz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kosatka
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods