2007
Necrotizing nocardial scleritis after combined penetrating keratoplasty and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation: a case report and review of the literature
Ramos-Esteban JC, Servat JJ, da Silva R, Ambrósio R, Tauber S, Bia F. Necrotizing nocardial scleritis after combined penetrating keratoplasty and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation: a case report and review of the literature. Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia 2007, 70: 355-359. PMID: 17589714, DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27492007000200031.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAbscessAged, 80 and overAnterior ChamberAnti-Bacterial AgentsDrug Therapy, CombinationEye Infections, BacterialFemaleFuchs' Endothelial DystrophyHumansKeratoplasty, PenetratingLens Implantation, IntraocularNecrosisNocardia asteroidesNocardia InfectionsOphthalmic SolutionsPhacoemulsificationScleritisUveitis, AnteriorVisual AcuityConceptsCombined penetrating keratoplastyIntraocular lens implantationScleral perforationNecrotizing scleritisLens implantationPenetrating keratoplastySurgical specimensAnterior necrotizing scleritisInfectious necrotizing scleritisPrompt surgical interventionInfectious disease specialistsDonor corneal tissueTopical amikacinUveal prolapseVisual lossClinical presentationInfectious causesScleral reinforcementDisease specialistsFuchs' dystrophySurgical interventionCase reportMicrobiologic studiesPathological diagnosisSuccessful treatment
1996
Experimental Bacillus cereus post-traumatic endophthalmitis and treatment with ciprofloxacin.
Alfaro D, Davis J, Kim S, Bia F, Bogard J, Briggs J, Liggett P. Experimental Bacillus cereus post-traumatic endophthalmitis and treatment with ciprofloxacin. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 1996, 80: 755. PMID: 8949723, PMCID: PMC505595, DOI: 10.1136/bjo.80.8.755.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsPost-traumatic endophthalmitisRetinal necrosisVisual lossRetinal detachmentPermanent visual lossIntraocular infectionSurgical repairDevelopment of diseaseHistological findingsInflammatory cellsScleral lacerationExperimental diseaseHistological examinationEndophthalmitisHistological evaluationSubretinal spaceImportant causeDiseaseCiprofloxacinNecrosisRabbitsHuman diseasesHoursLacerationInjury