Chronic Postoperative Endophthalmitis : A Review of Clinical Characteristics, Microbiology, Treatment Strategies, and Outcomes
Joint Authors
Maalouf, Fadi
Abdulaal, Marwan
Hamam, Rola N.
Source
International Journal of Inflammation
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chronic postoperative endophthalmitis (CPE) is a delayed infectious intraocular inflammation process that occurs more than six weeks after ocular surgery and frequently masquerades as autoimmune uveitis.
These cases are at risk of delayed diagnosis and erroneous long-term treatment with corticosteroids.
This paper aims to review the epidemiology, microbiology, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, management strategies, and outcome of chronic postoperative endophthalmitis.
The incidence of CPE is still uncommon, and multiple pathogens have been reported with varying frequencies.
Review of the literature reveals that CPE cases have a high incidence of visual impairment and recurrence rate might be decreased with aggressive surgical approach.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maalouf, Fadi& Abdulaal, Marwan& Hamam, Rola N.. 2012. Chronic Postoperative Endophthalmitis : A Review of Clinical Characteristics, Microbiology, Treatment Strategies, and Outcomes. International Journal of Inflammation،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maalouf, Fadi…[et al.]. Chronic Postoperative Endophthalmitis : A Review of Clinical Characteristics, Microbiology, Treatment Strategies, and Outcomes. International Journal of Inflammation No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Maalouf, Fadi& Abdulaal, Marwan& Hamam, Rola N.. Chronic Postoperative Endophthalmitis : A Review of Clinical Characteristics, Microbiology, Treatment Strategies, and Outcomes. International Journal of Inflammation. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462628
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462628