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Abstract #59463 Published in IGR 16-3
An unusual presentation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa blebitis following combined surgery
Bharathi S; Raman GV; Mohan DM; Krishnan AIndian Journal of Ophthalmology 2014; 62: 958-960
We report a case of blebitis that occurred 3 years later following a combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. It was an atypical presentation, as patient had no classical fiery looking signs of blebitis despite the isolated organism being Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Improvized surgical techniques like use of Mitomycin C, releasable flap sutures though considered as part of the recommended procedure for better surgical outcomes, their role as potential risk factors for visually blinding complications like endophthalmitis are often overlooked. This case report throws light on such risk factors for bleb associated infections and recommends removal or trimming of all releasable sutures and the need for a regular postoperative follow-up.
Glaucoma Speciality Clinic, Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Full articleClassification:
12.8.11 Complications, endophthalmitis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
12.14.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.14 Combined cataract extraction and glaucoma surgery)
