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Recalcitrant Fusarium Fungal Endophthalmitis: Novel Surgical Technique Combining Vitrectomy with Intralesional Injection of Voriconazole and Povidone Iodine.

Authors :
Malbin B
Guest JM
Lin X
Source :
Retinal cases & brief reports [Retin Cases Brief Rep] 2023 Jul 25. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 25.
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Ahead of Print

Abstract

Purpose: To show the feasibility while comparing functional and anatomical outcomes of vitrectomy combined with intralesional injection of voriconazole and povidone iodine for recalcitrant fusarium fungal endophthalmitis.<br />Methods: In a noncomparative interventional case, vitrectomy combined with intralesional injection of voriconazole and povidone iodine was performed in a single patient.<br />Results: Following vitrectomy and intralesional injection, our patient's fungal endophthalmitis stabilized and vision improved to 20/25. He did not require further intravitreal injections or vitrectomy.<br />Conclusions: Vitrectomy and intralesional injection for the treatment of refractory filamentary fungal endophthalmitis proved to be safe and effective for this case.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure: The authors have no financial disclosures or conflict of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1937-1578
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Retinal cases & brief reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37527498
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/ICB.0000000000001456