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Infection following strabismus surgery.

M R Ing

    Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing & Technology
    |September 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Strabismus surgery infection rates are very low, with cellulitis and endophthalmitis being rare. Antibiotics, both before and after surgery, did not fully prevent infections, and some surgeons used none without increased risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Infections

    Background:

    • Strabismus surgery is common.
    • Postoperative infections are a concern.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey strabismus surgeons on infection incidence.
    • To assess antibiotic use in preventing strabismus surgery infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of 63 strabismus surgeons.
    • Data collection on infection rates (cellulitis, endophthalmitis).
    • Inquiry into antibiotic prophylaxis and treatment protocols.

    Main Results:

    • Cellulitis incidence: 1 in 1,900 cases.
    • Endophthalmitis incidence: 1 in 30,000 cases.
    • Topical antibiotics (pre- and post-op) did not fully prevent infections.
    • Surgeons using no antibiotics reported similar infection rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Infection rates following strabismus surgery are low.
    • Current antibiotic protocols may not be fully effective in preventing infections.
    • Further research into optimal infection prevention strategies is warranted.

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