Epidemiological Characteristics and Prognostic Factors of Post-Traumatic Endophthalmitis Publisher Pubmed



Bohrani Sefidan B¹ ; Tabatabaei SA¹ ; Soleimani M¹ ; Ahmadraji A¹ ; Shahriari M² ; Daraby M¹ ; Dehghani Sanij A¹ ; Mehrakizadeh A³ ; Ramezani B⁴ ; Cheraqpour K¹
Source: Journal of International Medical Research Published:2022

Abstract

Objective: To examine the prognostic factors and features of post-traumatic endophthalmitis. Methods: This retrospective study enrolled adult patients (>18 years old) diagnosed with post-traumatic endophthalmitis. Their medical records were reviewed and the patient demographic characteristics, features of injury, management, outcomes and microbiology data were analysed. Results: A total of 131 eyes from 131 patients were enrolled. Post-traumatic endophthalmitis was more common in male patients (122 of 131 patients: 93.1%), in those aged 30–44 years (51 of 131 patients: 38.9%), in those injured with a metallic object (86 of 131 patients; 65.6%), in those with a penetrating injury (90 of 131 patients; 68.7%) and those that were injured at work (106 of 131 patients; 80.9%). The mean ± SD time of presentation to the hospital and developing endophthalmitis was 40.60 ± 19.32 h and 5.19 ± 2.55 days, respectively. Of the cultures, 84 of 131 (64.1%) were negative and 22 of 131 (16.8%) were positive for Staphylococcus species. Patients with delayed presentation, an intraocular foreign body, traumatic cataract, retinal detachment, larger wounds, positive smears and cultures and work-related injuries had worse outcomes. Conclusion: Immediate presentation to an ophthalmic centre and timely diagnosis and intervention may lead to better outcomes. © The Author(s) 2022.