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Case Reports
. 1984 Jan;15(1):66.

Contamination of irrigating solution used for cataract surgery

J R Samples, P S Binder
  • PMID: 6700948
Case Reports

Contamination of irrigating solution used for cataract surgery

J R Samples et al. Ophthalmic Surg. 1984 Jan.

Abstract

A cloudy, floating opacity was found in a bottle of irrigating solution during routine cataract surgery. This was subsequently identified as Penicillium, and the patient was successfully treated. Surgeons are urged to check the containers of solutions used for intraocular irrigation prior to beginning surgery.

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