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Case Reports
. 2016 Jan-Apr;10(1):36-7.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1199. Epub 2016 May 12.

Endophthalmitis associated with Glaucoma Shunt Intraluminal Stent Exposure

Hye Jin Kwon  1 , Nathan M Kerr  2 , Jonathan B Ruddle  3 , Ghee Soon Ang  3
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Endophthalmitis associated with Glaucoma Shunt Intraluminal Stent Exposure

Hye Jin Kwon et al. J Curr Glaucoma Pract. 2016 Jan-Apr.

Abstract

Endophthalmitis post glaucoma drainage implant (GDI) surgery is rare, often associated with tube or plate exposure. We report a case of endophthalmitis following glaucoma shunt intraluminal stent exposure in a patient who underwent Baerveldt glaucoma implant surgery. Endophthalmitis following manipulation of intraluminal stents is a rare complication of GDIs but potentially vision threatening condition that needs to be carefully screened for and treated immediately. How to cite this article: Kwon HJ, Kerr NM, Ruddle JB, Ang GS. Endophthalmitis associated with Glaucoma Shunt Intraluminal Stent Exposure. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2016;10(1):36-37.

Keywords: Case study; Endophthalmitis; Glaucoma shunt; Intraluminal stent..

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Conflict of interest: None

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Fig. 1:
Hypopyon and track of pus from tube at presentation with endophthalmitis
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