| Microbial keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty. | |
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PMID: 8090413 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A retrospective study of 36 cases of infectious keratitis in the graft following 885 consecutive penetrating keratoplasties was conducted to evaluate the spectrum of pathogens and the factors affecting graft survival. Gram positive cocci and gram negative rods were equally responsible (47% in both cases) for 94% of the infections. Epithelial defects were responsible for 64% of the ulcers; suture-related infections, for 36%. After the infectious keratitis resolved, only 50% of the patients had a clear graft. Because the visual prognosis is poor once infectious keratitis develops, aggressive treatment is essential as soon as any sign of infiltration appears. |
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Authors:
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H Tavakkoli; J Sugar |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ophthalmic surgery Volume: 25 ISSN: 0022-023X ISO Abbreviation: Ophthalmic Surg Publication Date: 1994 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-10-20 Completed Date: 1994-10-20 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0241035 Medline TA: Ophthalmic Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 356-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Pannu Eye Institute, Lauderdale Lake, Fla. |
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Adolescent Adult Child Child, Preschool Cornea / microbiology, parasitology, pathology Eye Infections / microbiology*, parasitology, therapy Female Graft Survival Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Keratitis / microbiology*, parasitology, therapy Keratoplasty, Penetrating / adverse effects* Male Microbial Sensitivity Tests Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Prognosis Retrospective Studies |
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