[Uveal effusion syndrome after strabismus surgery]

Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2006 Jul;81(7):409-12. doi: 10.4321/s0365-66912006000700010.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Case report: A woman was operated on for strabismus under topical anesthesia. An exudative conjunctivitis was diagnosed immediately after the surgery, and a uveal effusion syndrome diagnosed 15 days later. Surgery exploration, vycril suture removal and therapy with systemic, sub-tenon, and topical corticosteroid and antibiotics was initiated. Intraoperative culture revealed evidence of Staphylococcus epidermidis. Good resolution occurred in 4 months.

Discussion: Uveal effusion secondary to strabismus surgery has not been reported in the published literature. Implant and suture infection by Staphylococcus epidermidis following scleral buckling surgery may be a possible, but rare, cause of the uveal effusion syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Body Fluids
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / therapy*
  • Strabismus / surgery*
  • Syndrome
  • Uveal Diseases / therapy*