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Successful treatment of endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae endophthalmitis: a case report

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BackgroundKlebsiella pneumoniae endophthalmitis is rare and despite immediate management, visual outcome is generally poor. We report a case of endogenous K. pneumoniae endophthalmitis that was treated successfully. Case An 80-year-old woman with a liver abscess was diagnosed at an early stage with endogenous K. pneumoniae endophthalmitis. She underwent par plana vitrectomy and lensectomy within 8 h after the onset of ocular symptoms. Secondary implantation of a sulcus-fixated intra-ocular lens (IOL) was performed 12 months later. Final visual acuity OS was 20/20. Conclusions The present case highlights the potential benefit of early and broad vitrectomy with lensectomy in the management of endogenous K. pneumoniae endophthalmitis.

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Ishii, K., Hiraoka, T., Kaji, Y. et al. Successful treatment of endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae endophthalmitis: a case report. Int Ophthalmol 31, 29–31 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-010-9387-7

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