Vitrectomy combined with intravitreal antifungal therapy for posttraumatic fungal endophthalmitis in eastern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To evaluate the effect and prognostic factors of vitrectomy combined with intravitreal antifungal therapy for posttraumatic fungal endophthalmitis in Eastern China.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who developed fungal endophthalmitis after penetrating ocular trauma at an ophthalmic center in Eastern China. All patients underwent vitrectomy and intravitreal injection of antifungal drugs.

Results

Thirty-five patients (35 eyes) were included. Twelve eyes suffered plant trauma, 17 eyes metal trauma, and 6 eyes other trauma. The culture results for all 35 eyes showed filamentous fungi, including Aspergillus in 26 eyes (74.3%). Twenty-three eyes underwent vitrectomy once and 12 eyes were treated twice. Four eyes were iridectomi

SUBMITTER: Zhuang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7607652 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature