Vitrectomy Cmbined with Silicone Oil Tamponade in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Endophthalmitis Without Retinal Detachment in Children

Objective: To explore the effect of vitrectomy combined with silicone oil tamponade in the treatment of post-traumatic endophthalmitis without retinal detachment in children.Methods: Nineteen cases of eyes with post-traumatic endophthalmitis without retinal detachment had been treated with pars plana vitrectomy or combined with lensectomy,foreign body taking,and silicone oil tamponade.Results: All the patients were followed up for 3-12 months.Endophthalmitis was controlled in 19 eyes and the eyeballs were preserved.Twelve patients(70.6%) had different raised degrees of vision,4 patients(23.5%) remained unchanged,1 patient(5.9%) got worse,and 2 children that could not cooperate before operation were uncertain.Conclusion: Vitrectomy combined with silicone oil tamponade is an effective method for the management of post-traumatic endophthalmitis without retinal detachment in children.