Abstract
PURPOSE: We used intravitreal autologous fibrinogen with bovine thrombin for the surgical closure of macular holes in 60 cases. METHODS: Pars plana vitrectomy with separation of the posterior cortical vitreous was performed after air/fluid exchange. One to two drops each of autologous fibrinogen and bovine thrombin (20 to 80 U) were instilled in each patient. RESULTS: Five (8%) of 60 patients developed a hypopyon without unusual pain on the first postoperative day. Inflammation responded to frequent topical corticosteroids within 48 to 72 hours. CONCLUSION: Postvitrectomy hypopyon after the use of bovine thrombin may represent an immune reaction that must be differentiated from endophthalmitis. We recommend careful observation and frequent topical corticosteroids.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 575-577 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American journal of ophthalmology |
Volume | 121 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1996 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology