Late-Onset Endophthalmitis Secondary to Exposed Glaucoma Tube Implant in a Rare Case of Paediatric Glaucoma
Joint Authors
Ranganath, Akshatha
Hashim, Adnan
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Glaucoma drainage implants (GDIs) are used to treat paediatric glaucoma resistant to conventional medical and surgical treatment, achieving good intraocular pressure (IOP) control and long-term success.
Late endophthalmitis is a rare complication that may develop following GDI surgery.
A 17-year-old male presented with acute endophthalmitis 2 years after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation with pericardial patch graft for management of refractory glaucoma secondary to congenital ectropion uveae.
The glaucoma tube was exposed due to erosion of the overlying conjunctiva with no visible pericardial graft.
After control of active infection, he underwent tube revision surgery whereby the exposed tube was retained and repatched with a double-thickness pericardial patch graft.
He did well following surgery with good control of IOP and restoration of vision.
Conjunctival dehiscence with graft melting over the GDI tube presented a major risk factor for endophthalmitis.
Prompt surgical revision of an exposed tube is highly recommended to avoid ocular morbidity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ranganath, Akshatha& Hashim, Adnan. 2011. Late-Onset Endophthalmitis Secondary to Exposed Glaucoma Tube Implant in a Rare Case of Paediatric Glaucoma. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452618
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ranganath, Akshatha& Hashim, Adnan. Late-Onset Endophthalmitis Secondary to Exposed Glaucoma Tube Implant in a Rare Case of Paediatric Glaucoma. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452618
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ranganath, Akshatha& Hashim, Adnan. Late-Onset Endophthalmitis Secondary to Exposed Glaucoma Tube Implant in a Rare Case of Paediatric Glaucoma. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452618
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452618