Abstract
PURPOSE. To investigate the rate of bleb-related endophthalmitis over 5 years in a Chinese population. METHODS. Retrospective chart review. RESULTS. Of 988 trabeculectomies performed over 5 years, one case (0.1%) developed early endophthalmitis caused by Morganella morganii, which was rarely reported in the literature. Six cases (0.6%) developed late-onset endophthalmitis. Mitomycin C significantly increased the risk of late-onset endophthalmitis (p=0.0002). CONCLUSIONS. Physicians should weigh the benefits against the risks of mitomycin C application in performing trabeculectomies.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 66-70 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | European Journal of Ophthalmology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bleb
- Endophthalmitis
- Mitomycin C
- Morganella morganii
- Trabeculectomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
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