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World J Clin Cases. Jan 6, 2024; 12(1): 163-168
Published online Jan 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i1.163
Endophthalmitis in silicone oil-filled eye: A case report
Hui-Chao Yan, Ze-Lu Wang, Wen-Zhen Yu, Ming-Wei Zhao, Jian-Hong Liang, Hong Yin, Xuan Shi, Heng Miao
Hui-Chao Yan, Ze-Lu Wang, Wen-Zhen Yu, Ming-Wei Zhao, Jian-Hong Liang, Hong Yin, Xuan Shi, Heng Miao, Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
Author contributions: Yan HC wrote the paper; Wang ZL polished the paper; Yu WZ designed the research; Zhao MW, Liang JH, Yin H, Shi X, and Miao H provided the information of the case.
Supported by National Key R and D Program of China, No. 2020YFC2008200.
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Corresponding author: Wen-Zhen Yu, MD, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University People’s Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100044, China. wenzhen_yu@sina.com
Received: September 9, 2023
Peer-review started: September 9, 2023
First decision: November 16, 2023
Revised: November 27, 2023
Accepted: December 5, 2023
Article in press: December 5, 2023
Published online: January 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Endophthalmitis in silicone oil-filled eyes occurs very rarely. Traditional methods of management of infectious endophthalmitis include removal of the silicone oil, washout of the vitreous cavity, administration of intravitreal antibiotics, and re-injection of silicone oil. Here, we report the case of a 39-year-old man with unilateral endophthalmitis following vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade surgery. The patient underwent two anterior chamber washouts and received three intravitreal antibiotic injections, resulting in successful control of the endophthalmitis.