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Infection following retinal detachment surgery

J S Lean, A H Chignell

    The British Journal of Ophthalmology
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Gentamicin administration, including soaked sponges and sub-Tenon injections, eliminated early postoperative infections in retinal detachment surgery. Late infections occurred but were favorably influenced by gentamicin, with no observed side effects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Infection Prevention

    Background:

    • Postoperative infections are a risk following retinal detachment surgery.
    • The use of antibiotics is crucial in preventing surgical site infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of gentamicin in preventing early and late infections after retinal detachment surgery.
    • To assess the safety profile of gentamicin when administered via soaked sponges and sub-Tenon injections.

    Main Methods:

    • A series of 206 cases (243 operations) for retinal detachment were analyzed.
    • Gentamicin was administered as a soaked sponge and as a sub-Tenon injection post-surgery.

    Main Results:

    • No cases of early postoperative infection (with or without intraocular signs) were observed.
    • Three cases (1.5%) of late infection occurred, suggesting a favorable influence of gentamicin.
    • No local or systemic side effects related to gentamicin administration were reported.

    Conclusions:

    • Gentamicin administration is highly effective in preventing early infections after retinal detachment surgery.
    • Sub-Tenon injection of gentamicin, in conjunction with soaked sponges, is strongly advocated for all retinal detachment surgeries.
    • Gentamicin demonstrates a favorable safety profile for this surgical indication.

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