Endogenous endophthalmitis after methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus sternal wound infection.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.08.065.
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Abstract
Endogenous endophthalmitis is an extremely rare but sight-threatening complication of cardiac surgery. A high index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis and treatment, and early involvement of the ophthalmic surgeon is essential. We describe what we believe is the first case of endophthalmitis in a cardiac surgical patient with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus wound infection.
Medical subject headings
- Endophthalmitis
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Postoperative Complications
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Sternum
- Surgical Wound Infection