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Suture removal-related endophthalmitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 12-year-old male patient presented with a sudden loss of vision, pain, and redness in the left eye (LE). He gave a history of suture removal in LE, 1 day before at another hospital. He gave a history of iridodialysis repair in LE 6 months back. Slit-lamp examination showed ciliary congestion hypopyon; ultrasound scan showed hyperechoic debris in mid and posterior vitreous suggestive of suture removal-related endophthalmitis. Pars plana vitrectomy, vitreous biopsy, and intravitreal antibiotics were done, but the patient’s eye could not be salvaged. This case emphasizes that endophthalmitis can occur as early as 24 h after a minor procedure like suture removal. Care should be taken while cutting sutures in outdoor settings and must be done under cover of 5% povidone iodine.

Source: Latin American Journal of Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.25259/lajo_4_2025

Authors: Haimanti Choudhury, Haimanti Choudhury, Himadri Choudhury, Himadri Choudhury, Shaik Mohammed Arif Mansoor

Institution: Silchar Medical College and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409080025