The efficacy of intracameral vigamox (Moxi Floxacine Eye Drop) injection combined with garamycine subconjunctival injection in comparison to garamycine subconjunctival injection only in the prevention of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis
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Source
Journal of Babylon University : Journal of Applied and Pure Sciences
Issue
Vol. 25, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2017), pp.630-633, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2017-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim: to compare the efficacy of the combination of intracameral vigamox with subconjunctival Garamycine compared with the injection of garamycine only in the prevention of post operative endophthalmitis.
Methods: The study was done in Al-Hayat private hospital in Al-Hilla city, Babylon, Iraq.
The study started in 2012.
500 patients participate in the study 250 given both intracameral vigamox and garamycine subconjunctival injection , the others were given garamycine subconjunctival injection only, and followed up for about 1 year.
Results: From group (A) group that was given both intracameral vigamox and garamycine subconjunctival injection only 1 patient developed stich abscess and anteripor chamber reaction following 2 monthes from group (B) that received only garamycine subconjunctival injection.
5 patients developed endophthalmitis.
Conclusion: Intracameral vigamox is a very effective if added to garamycine subconjunctival injecttion in the reduction of post operative endophthalmitis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tawfiq, Mustafa. 2017. The efficacy of intracameral vigamox (Moxi Floxacine Eye Drop) injection combined with garamycine subconjunctival injection in comparison to garamycine subconjunctival injection only in the prevention of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis. Journal of Babylon University : Journal of Applied and Pure Sciences،Vol. 25, no. 2, pp.630-633.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tawfiq, Mustafa. The efficacy of intracameral vigamox (Moxi Floxacine Eye Drop) injection combined with garamycine subconjunctival injection in comparison to garamycine subconjunctival injection only in the prevention of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis. Journal of Babylon University : Journal of Applied and Pure Sciences Vol. 25, no. 2 (2017), pp.630-633.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1234738
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tawfiq, Mustafa. The efficacy of intracameral vigamox (Moxi Floxacine Eye Drop) injection combined with garamycine subconjunctival injection in comparison to garamycine subconjunctival injection only in the prevention of post cataract surgery endophthalmitis. Journal of Babylon University : Journal of Applied and Pure Sciences. 2017. Vol. 25, no. 2, pp.630-633.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1234738
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Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 632-633
Record ID
BIM-1234738