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Abstract #69045 Published in IGR 18-1
Endophthalmitis associated with Glaucoma Shunt Intraluminal Stent Exposure
Kwon HJ; Kerr NM; Ruddle JB; Ang GSJournal of Current Glaucoma Practice 2016; 10: 36-37
Endophthalmitis post glaucoma drainage implant (GDI) surgery is rare, often associated with tube or plate exposure. We report a case of endophthalmitis following glaucoma shunt intraluminal stent exposure in a patient who underwent Baerveldt glaucoma implant surgery. Endophthalmitis following manipulation of intraluminal stents is a rare complication of GDIs but potentially vision threatening condition that needs to be carefully screened for and treated immediately. How to cite this article: Kwon HJ, Kerr NM, Ruddle JB, Ang GS. Endophthalmitis associated with Glaucoma Shunt Intraluminal Stent Exposure. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2016;10(1):36-37.
Resident and Clinical Observer, Department of Ophthalmology, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
Full articleClassification:
12.8.11 Complications, endophthalmitis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
