| Literature DB >> 23785259 |
Umi Kalthum Md Noh1, Kong Yong Then.
Abstract
A 42-year-old man from Ghana presented with bilateral painful corneal perforations following ingestion of a sulphur-based antibiotic. Emergency bilateral penetrating keratoplasty was performed, with restoration of globe integrity. However, surgical complications arose such as non-healing epithelial defect, secondary infection, graft dehiscence, and mounting intraocular pressure. This case illustrates the challenges faced in managing corneal grafts in patients with already compromised ocular surfaces.Entities:
Keywords: Stevens-Johnson syndrome; corneal perforation; epithelial defect; graft dehiscence; penetrating keratoplasty
Year: 2013 PMID: 23785259 PMCID: PMC3684381
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Malays J Med Sci ISSN: 1394-195X