| Literature DB >> 1485018 |
Abstract
The use of intravitreal corticosteroids in the management of endophthalmitis remains controversial. Several clinical and experimental reports are reviewed that suggest that intravitreal corticosteroid therapy, when used in conjunction with antibiotics with and without vitrectomy, reduces the intraocular inflammatory process and secondary complications associated with microbial endophthalmitis.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1485018 DOI: 10.1097/00006982-199212040-00007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Retina ISSN: 0275-004X Impact factor: 4.256