[Vitrectomy in endophthalmitis].

Abstract

The authors report on 14 cases of fulminant and delayed forms of endophthalmitis, in which a diagnostic and therapeutic vitrectomy, were performed. By diagnostic processing of the excised vitreous the chances of obtaining positive findings were increased, especially with a combination of bacteriological and histopathological methods. As advantages of a diagnostic and therapeutic vitrectomy versus purely antibiotic treatment in endophthalmitis the authors discuss the following factors: (1) improved diagnostic possibilities in combination with vitrectomy; (2) a reduction in the quantities of infective organisms and toxins; and (3) improved penetration of antibiotic into and out of the vitreous body cavity.

• Authors: O E Lund, A Kampik
• Journal: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde (Klin Monbl Augenheilkd) Vol. 182 Issue 1 Pg. 30-5 (Jan 1983) ISSN: 0023-2165 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Vitrektomie bei Endophthalmitis.
• PMID: 6602242 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Bacterial Infections (complications)
• Endophthalmitis (etiology, surgery)
• Eye Diseases (pathology)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Vitreous Body (surgery)