| Corneal perforation associated with topically applied gatifloxacin. | |
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PMID: 18362672 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: To document the development of corneal perforation after using gatifloxacin to treat inflamed pterygium. METHODS: A 30-year-old man developed corneal perforation after using gatifloxacin to treat inflamed pterygium. RESULTS: After treatment with gatifloxacin was stopped, the perforation was managed by applying cyanoacrylate glue, followed by pterygium excision. CONCLUSIONS: If used in the management of inflamed pterygium, gatifloxacin may predispose patients to corneal perforation. |
Authors:
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Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Amri |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cornea Volume: 27 ISSN: 0277-3740 ISO Abbreviation: Cornea Publication Date: 2008 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-25 Completed Date: 2008-05-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8216186 Medline TA: Cornea Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 370-1 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. amaamri@hotmail.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Administration, Topical Adult Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects* Cornea / drug effects* Corneal Diseases / chemically induced* Fluoroquinolones / adverse effects* Humans Male Pterygium / drug therapy Rupture, Spontaneous |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Infective Agents; 0/Fluoroquinolones; 112811-59-3/gatifloxacin |
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