Outcome of 23-gauge sutureless transconjunctival vitrectomy for endophthalmitis.
OBJECTIVE
To review the outcomes of 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy in patients with postoperative endophthalmitis.


METHODS
Non-randomized, interventional case series of patients with postoperative endophthalmitis over a 1-year period.


RESULTS
23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy was performed on 6 patients with a mean age of 67.7 years without intraoperative or postoperative complications. There were no cases of postoperative hypotony or wound leak. The mean change in IOP was -4.2 mmHg compared to the preoperative IOP (P=0.239). Final VA improved significantly compared to preoperative VA (P=0.062), with VA of at least 20/40 in 5 of 6 patients (83.3%).


CONCLUSIONS
23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy is a useful technique for treating postoperative endophthalmitis.
Tan
C S H
CS
The Eye Institute at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Healthcare Group, Singapore, Singapore. Colintan_eye@yahoo.com.sg
Wong
H-K
HK
Yang
F P
FP
Lee
J-J
JJ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology*; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery*