Status:
COMPLETED
Early Vitrectomy for Endophthalmitis After Cataract Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Benha University
Conditions:
Endophthalmitis
Cataract
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-80 years
Brief Summary
Post-operative infectious endophthalmitis is devastating condition that causes a diffuse intraocular inflammation and may lead to blindness. Acute post-operative endophthalmitis usually presented with...
Detailed Description
There is no consensus regarding the timing of vitrectomy in cases with endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. The Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study concluded that vitrectomy should be preserved for ca...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Acute onset endophthalmitis within 6 weeks after primary cataract surgeries.
- Patients had undergone early pars-plana vitrectomy within 48 hours of their confirmed diagnosis.
Exclusion
- Patients were diagnosed as endogenous or chronic endophthalmitis.
- Patients with a previous history of rupture globe surgery or trauma.
- Patients who didn't complete the follow up period.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 2 2015
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
11 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05249413
Start Date
January 2 2015
End Date
January 15 2022
Last Update
February 21 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Ophthalmology department, Benha University, EGYPT
Banhā, Egypt, 13511