scholarly journals The Outcome of Vitrectomy in Acute Postoperative Endophthalmitis

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sindy Boru Sembiring ◽  
Yulia Aziza ◽  
Gitalisa Andayani Adriono
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Clinical Diagnosis ◽  
Hand Movement ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Visual Outcome ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Postoperative Endophthalmitis ◽  
Light Perception ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series

Introduction: Twenty years ago, the results of Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study (EVS) were adapted worldwide as the standard management of endophthalmitis. The study suggested that there was no benefit of performing vitrectomy for acute postoperative endophthalmitis, unless for patients who presents with visual acuity of light perception. However, vitrectomy with advanced technology and technique has been changed rapidly in the last decades; therefore, we need to reconsider its role. We conducted a study and the purpose of our study was to describe the indications for vitrectomy and the outcomes in acute postoperative endophthalmitis at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. Methods: Our study was a descriptive-retrospective case series. We reviewed clinical and microbiological records of all patients with clinical diagnosis of acute postoperative endophthalmitis who underwent vitrectomy in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital between 2007 and September 2015.  Presenting visual acuity, visual outcome and complications were described. Result: Our study was a descriptive-retrospective case series. We reviewed clinical and microbiological records of all patients with clinical diagnosis of acute postoperative endophthalmitis who underwent vitrectomy in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital between 2007 and September 2015.  Presenting visual acuity, visual outcome and complications were described. Conclusion: An eight-year experience has taught us that vitrectomy offers better treatment outcome in the group with visual acuity of hand movement than those who only had visual acuity of light perception.

scholarly journals Correction of Pre-Existing Astigmatism with Phacoemulsification Using Spherical Intraocular Lens and Wave front Guided Surface Ablation: A Retrospective Case Series

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Ahmed El-Shehawy ◽  
Ahmed El-Massry ◽  
Mohamed El- Shorbagy ◽  
Mohamed Atef ◽  
Moataz Sabry
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Intraocular Lens ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Corneal Astigmatism ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Astigmatism Correction ◽  
Surface Ablation ◽  
Retrospective Case Series ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective: To evaluate safety and efficacy of using spherical intraocular lens followed by wavefront guided surface ablation in correction of preexisting regular corneal astigmatism. Methods: This retrospective case series study included 20 eyes of 16 patients having visually significant cataracts and co-existing regular corneal astigmatism. The patients underwent phacoemulsification with spherical intraocular lens and wavefront guided PRK three months later.  Results: There was a statistically significant difference for Uncorrected Visual Acuity UCVA, Best Corrected Visual Acuity BCVA, Manifest Refraction Spherical Equivalent MRSE, and refractive astigmatism postoperatively regarding all these parameters (P˂0.05). Conclusion: Astigmatism correction during or even after cataract surgery is a safe and effective method to improve visual outcomes. Longer period of follow up are required to evaluate stability of this technique and possibility of regression.

Management of isoniazid-monoresistant tuberculosis (Hr-TB) in Queensland, Australia: a retrospective case series

2020 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 106163
Author(s):  
Malcolm Wilson ◽  
Bridget O'Connor ◽  
Nicholas Matigian ◽  
Geoffrey Eather
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series

Non-vascularized fibular autograft for resistant humeral diaphyseal nonunion: Retrospective case series

2021 ◽  
pp. 102843
Author(s):  
Ahmed Fathy Sadek ◽  
Ezzat Hassan Fouly ◽  
Ahmad Fouad Abdelbaki Allam ◽  
Alaa Zenhom Mahmoud
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series ◽  
Fibular Autograft

scholarly journals Paediatric admissions to a district general hospital adult intensive care unit over a six year period: A single centre retrospective case series, with review of practitioner confidence and competence in paediatric critical care

2021 ◽  
pp. 175114372110121
Author(s):  
Stephen A Spencer ◽  
Joanna S Gumley ◽  
Marcin Pachucki
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Critically Ill Children ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series ◽  
Paediatric Critical Care ◽  
Doctors And Nurses

Background Critically ill children presenting to district general hospitals (DGH) are admitted to adult intensive care units (AICUs) for stabilisation prior to transfer to paediatric intensive care units (PICUs). Current training in PICU for adult intensive care physicians is only three months. This single centre retrospective case series examines the case mix of children presenting to a DGH AICU and a multidisciplinary survey assesses confidence and previous experience, highlighting continued training needs for DGH AICU staff. Methods all paediatric admissions to AICU and paediatric retrievals were reviewed over a 6-year period (2014-2019). Cases were identified from the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and from data provided by the regional paediatric retrieval service. A questionnaire survey was sent to AICU doctors and nurses to assess confidence and competence in paediatric critical care. Results Between 2014-2019, 284 children were managed by AICU. In total 35% of cases were <1 y, 48% of cases were <2 y and 64% of cases were <5 y, and 166/284 (58%) children were retrieved. Retrieval reduced with increasing age (OR 0.49 [0.40-0.60], p < 0.0001). The survey had an 82% response rate, and highlighted that only 13% of AICU nurses and 50% of doctors had received prior PICU training. Conclusion At least one critically unwell child presents to the AICU each week. Assessment, stabilisation and management of critically unwell children are vital skills for DGH AICU staff, but confidence and competence are lacking. Formalised strategies are required to develop and maintain paediatric competencies for AICU doctors and nurses.

scholarly journals Neoplasia within the equine foot: A retrospective case series of four horses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Osborne ◽  
Y. A. Elce ◽  
L. Meehan ◽  
A. J. Davern ◽  
T. B. Lescun
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Retrospective Case Series
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