An unusual presentation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa blebitis following combined surgery.
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2014-09
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Abstract
We report a case of blebitis that occurred 3 years later following
a combined glaucoma and cataract surgery. It was an atypical
presentation, as patient had no classical fiery looking signs
of blebitis despite the isolated organism being Pseudomonas
aeruginosa. Improvized surgical techniques like use of
Mitomycin C, releasable flap sutures though considered as part
of the recommended procedure for better surgical outcomes,
their role as potential risk factors for visually blinding
complications like endophthalmitis are often overlooked.
This case report throws light on such risk factors for bleb
associated infections and recommends removal or trimming of
all releasable sutures and the need for a regular postoperative
follow‑up.
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Bleb associated infections, blebitis, combined surgery, releasable suture, use of Mitomycin C
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Bharathi Shabana, Raman Ganesh V, Mohan Dhavalikar Mrunali, Krishnan Anjana. An unusual presentation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa blebitis following combined surgery. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2014 Sept ; 62 (9): 958-960.