Abstract
A paracentesis is performed in glaucoma procedures as a flat, beveled tract to allow access into the anterior chamber after the filtration fistula is made. Complications related to the paracentesis are infrequent because it is a self-sealing wound. The authors report a case of infectious keratitis that developed in a paracentesis tract.
MeSH terms
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Abscess / drug therapy
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Abscess / etiology
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Cornea / surgery
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Corneal Stroma / microbiology*
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Corneal Ulcer / diagnosis
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Corneal Ulcer / drug therapy
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Corneal Ulcer / microbiology*
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Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Eye Infections, Bacterial / etiology*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Glaucoma, Open-Angle / surgery
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Humans
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Paracentesis / adverse effects*
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Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*
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Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification