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Advantages of corticosteroids in managing acute bacterial postoperative endophthalmitis
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19107051     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Most studies show a trend toward a beneficial or at least neutral effect of associating corticosteroids and antibiotics. However, caution must be taken, with various factors considered: the type, virulence, and size of the inoculum, and the treatment chosen. Early intravitreal administration of 400 microg of dexamethasone seems to be beneficial in treating postoperative Staphylococcus epidermidis-related endophthalmitis. However, a large-scale prospective, randomized, controlled study is mandatory to gain evidence supporting steroid therapy in postoperative endophthalmitis.
Authors:
M Saleh; F Jehl; G Prevost; C Speeg-Schatz; T Bourcier
Publication Detail:
Type:  English Abstract; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal français d'ophtalmologie     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1773-0597     ISO Abbreviation:  J Fr Ophtalmol     Publication Date:  2008 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-12-24     Completed Date:  2009-02-26     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7804128     Medline TA:  J Fr Ophtalmol     Country:  France    
Other Details:
Languages:  fre     Pagination:  825-33     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Service d'Ophtalmologie, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg. Université Louis- Pasteur, Strasbourg I.
Vernacular Title:
Intérêt des corticoïdes dans la prise en charge de l'endophtalmie postopératoire aiguë bactérienne.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage,  therapeutic use*
Animals
Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage,  therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage,  therapeutic use*
Combined Modality Therapy
Cytokines / physiology
Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
Drug Therapy, Combination
Endophthalmitis / drug therapy*,  etiology,  surgery
Humans
Injections
Mice
Models, Biological
Postoperative Complications / drug therapy*,  etiology
Prospective Studies
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / statistics & numerical data
Retinal Detachment / etiology,  prevention & control
Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy,  etiology
Vitrectomy / methods
Vitreous Body
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Adrenal Cortex Hormones; 0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents; 0/Cytokines

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