2005•Yanwaishang zhiye yanbing zazhiRequires access
Vitrectomy for treatment of traumatic endophthalmitis.
L Zhang, Xu We
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Abstract
Objective To disuss the effects of vitrectomy for treatment of traumatic endophthalmitis. Methods The author performed a retrospective study of 49 cases of traumatic endophthalmitis that were treated with vitrectomy from January 1997 to December 2001; The follow-up time was 1-6 months. Results 34 eyes (69.39%) of traumatic endophthalmitis were improved in vision; no change in 9 eyes (18.38%); eyeball atrophy occurred in 3 eyes (6.12%); and 3 eye(6.12%) were extracted. Preservation of the eye was accomplished in 32 eyes(65.31%),of which improvement in result was seen in 23 eyes (46.94%). Conclusion It is usually not very effective for the traumatic endophthalmitis only by treatment of medicine.Vitrectomy should be performed as soon as possible for controlling the infection effectively,improvement in vision, and preservation of the eyes.