Outcomes of Complete Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Silicone Oil versus Pars Plana Vitrectomy Alone in Cases of Postoperative Endophthalmitis

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Background: Postoperative endophthalmitis is a severe and sight-threatening complication following ocular surgery. Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a common intervention, and the use of silicone oil endotamponade may offer additional benefits.
Objective: To compare outcomes of complete PPV with silicone oil endotamponade versus pars plana vitrectomy alone in cases of postoperative endophthalmitis.
Patients and Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled trial included 40 consecutive cases of postoperative endophthalmitis. Patients unresponsive to initial aspiration and intravitreal antibiotics were randomized into two groups: Group 1 (n=20) underwent PPV alone, and Group 2 (n=20) underwent PPV with silicone oil endotamponade. All patients received systemic and fortified topical antibiotics, with follow-up assessments at 1, 2, 4, and 12 weeks postoperatively. Silicone oil was removed from Group 2 eight weeks post-surgery. Primary outcome measures included visual acuity, intraoperative retinal breaks, and postoperative complications such as rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).
Results:The mean age of patients was 52 years, with 22 females (55%) and 18 males (45%). There was no significant difference in visual acuity outcomes between the two groups (p > 0.05). However, intraoperative retinal breaks were significantly more common in Group 1 (45%) compared to Group 2 (0%) (p = 0.001). Additionally, the incidence of RRD was significantly higher in Group 1 (35%) than in Group 2 (0%) (p = 0.008).
Conclusion:PPV incorporating primary silicone oil endotamponade yields superior anatomical and functional results in postoperative endophthalmitis cases compared to PPV performed without silicone oil.
 

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Volume 96, Issue 1
July 2024
Pages 2896-2901

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