| Literature DB >> 34219933 |
Donovan S Reed1, Aliza Epstein1, Eloisa Crouse2, Marie Somogyi1,3.
Abstract
Bacillus cereus panophthalmitis secondary to intravenous drug use typically leads to an explosive ocular and/or orbital infection. Though several cases of B. cereus panophthalmitis secondary to intravenous drug use have been reported, no clear consensus exists regarding preferred surgical technique and orbital reconstruction. Additionally, no cases describe delayed dermis fat graft placement following enucleation for such cases. Herein, a case of B. cereus panophthalmitis secondary to intravenous methamphetamine use is presented, where delayed dermis fat graft placement following enucleation and orbital washout provided an excellent functional and cosmetic outcome.Entities:
Keywords: Bacillus cereus; dermis fat graft; enucleation; panophthalmitis
Year: 2021 PMID: 34219933 PMCID: PMC8224195 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2021.1889296
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) ISSN: 0899-8280