Postoperative Complications after Phacoemulsification and Implantation of Foldable Acrylic Intraocular Lenses in Dogs

Author(s):  
Babita Das ◽  
Apra Shahi ◽  
Vishnu Pratap Chandrapuria ◽  
Shobha Jawre ◽  
Madhu Swamy ◽  
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Background: Despite significant advances in canine cataract surgery over the years, many post-operative complications persist and reduces the success rate of phacoemulsification procedure. The aim of current study was to evaluate post-operative complications encountered till 90 days after bimanual phacoemulsification with implantation of different acrylic Intraocular Lenses.Methods: The study was conducted on 24 canine eyes. All the clinical cases were subjected to detailed ocular, ultrasonography and neuro-ophthalmic tests for ascertaining cataract and associated neuro-ophthalmic pathology. Dogs were divided in four groups with 6 eyes in each group and subjected to phacoemulsification procedure for removal of cataractous lens and implanted with square edge or round edge hydrophilic or hydrophobicintra ocular lenses.Result: Statistically non-significant (p£0.05) variations were found for all the post- operative complications among the groups. Within the groups initially higher values were recorded and on subsequent days a declining trend of varying degrees were observed. The corneal opacity was a major postoperative complication leading to failure to achieve vision with other coinciding neuro-ophthalmic conditions.

1994 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 110-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. L. Holmberg ◽  
M. B. Hurtig ◽  
H. R. Sukhiani

SummaryDuring a triple pelvic osteotomy, rotation of the free acetabular segment causes the pubic remnant on the acetabulum to rotate into the pelvic canal. The resulting narrowing may cause complications by impingement on the organs within the pelvic canal. Triple pelvic osteotomies were performed on ten cadaver pelves with pubic remnants equal to 0, 25, and 50% of the hemi-pubic length and angles of acetabular rotation of 20, 30, and 40 degrees. All combinations of pubic remnant lengths and angles of acetabular rotation caused a significant reduction in pelvic canal-width and cross-sectional area, when compared to the inact pelvis. Zero, 25, and 50% pubic remnants result in 15, 35, and 50% reductions in pelvic canal width respectively. Overrotation of the acetabulum should be avoided and the pubic remnant on the acetabular segment should be minimized to reduce postoperative complications due to pelvic canal narrowing.When performing triple pelvic osteotomies, the length of the pubic remnant on the acetabular segment and the angle of acetabular rotation both significantly narrow the pelvic canal. To reduce post-operative complications, due to narrowing of the pelvic canal, overrotation of the acetabulum should be avoided and the length of the pubic remnant should be minimized.


Author(s):  
Georgia Cleary ◽  
David Spalton

The chapter begins by discussing lens anatomy and embryology, before covering the key areas of clinical knowledge, namely acquired cataract, clinical evaluation of acquired cataract, treatment for acquired cataract, intraoperative complications of cataract surgery, infectious postoperative complications of cataract surgery, non-infectious postoperative complications of cataract surgery, congenital cataract, management of congenital cataract, and lens dislocation. Practical skills are then covered, including biometry, local anaesthesia, operating microscope and phacodynamics, intraocular lenses, and Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy. The chapter concludes with three case-based discussions, on age-related cataract, postoperative endophthalmitis, and posterior capsular opacification.


2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petrina Tan ◽  
Fong Yee Foo ◽  
Stephen C. Teoh ◽  
Hon Tym Wong

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the safety of substituting the first day post-operative review after routine cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) with a telephone survey. Design/methodology/approach – Prospective non-randomised cohort study. A standardised questionnaire of five common ocular symptoms (general condition, vision, eye pain, headache, nausea or vomiting) was administered by a trained nurse on the first post-operative day. The patients were reviewed in clinic two to 14 days later. Patient charts were retrospectively reviewed for complications (endophthalmitis, raised intra-ocular pressure, wound leaks and uveitis) requiring deviation from standard treatment. Findings – Over 13 months, 256 eyes of 238 patients underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification by four consultant surgeons. Only one patient reported poor general condition, blurred vision and eye pain. She was subsequently found to have corneal oedema and raised intra-ocular pressure when recalled for an earlier review. Best corrected visual acuity better than 20/40 was achieved in 80.5 per cent of patients. There were no other post-operative complications noted from medical records review. Research limitations/implications – Non-randomised nature, skewed surgical expertise, lack of a control group and patient experience data. In all, 22 patients (9.2 per cent) were also uncontactable for the telephone interview. Practical implications – A nurse-administered telephone survey seemed to be a safe and effective alternative to first day post-operative review after routine phacoemulsification. The survey also enabled the detection of serious post-operative complications. The first day post-operative hospital visit may be safely substituted in a selected patient population with greater patient convenience achieved and liberation of clinic resources. Originality/value – This is the first study which utilises a standardised questionnaire as a form of post-operative review in an Asian population.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 2272
Author(s):  
Mehmet Degirmenci ◽  
Celal Kus

Background: Tobacco can make thoracic diseases more complicated by affecting their respiratory functions. Smoking causes many diseases that require surgical treatment and affects surgical results. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between tobacco use and post-operative complications in thoracic surgery patients and contribute to public health.Methods: In this study, 754 patients were evaluated retrospectively. Patient characteristics and tobacco use habits of the patients were determined. Postoperative complications, admission to the intensive therapy unit, intubation, death, and length of stay in hospital were defined as surgical outcomes. These results were compared and analyzed with tobacco use.Results: The patients consisted of 536 (71.1%) men and 218 (28.9%) women. Tobacco use was more common in men (X2=223.216, p<0.001) and younger ages (X2=45.342, p<0.001). Complications occurred in 96 patients, 76 (79.2%) of whom used tobacco. Tobacco use (p<0.001, OR=3.547), ASA score (p=0.029, OR=2.004), major surgeries (p<0.001, OR=4.458), and minimally invasive surgeries (p=0.027, OR=2.323) are associated with complications. Length of hospital stay is related to the amount of tobacco (p<0.001, OR=3.706), size of surgery (p<0.001, OR=14.797), over 65 years (p<0.001, OR=2.635), and infectious diseases (p=0.039, OR=1.939).Conclusions: Tobacco use is related to poor outcomes in thoracic surgery patients, and it is a severe health problem, especially at young ages. Tobacco control programs should be supported to prevent the effects of tobacco use on thoracic diseases and postoperative complications.


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