Utility of donor rim culture – A study in tertiary care hospital located in rural area
Published: June 1, 2011 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2011/.1371
SONU N. LOHIYA, SMITA SINGH, RUCHITA O,. ATTAL S. BASAK
M.S., Department Of Mahatma Gandhi, Institute of Medical
Sciences Sewagrame, Wardha (M.S.)
M.S., DNB, Department Of Mahatma Gandhi, Institute of
Medical Sciences Sewagrame, Wardha (M.S.)
M.B.B.S., M.D., Department Of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru
Medical College, Wardha(M.S.) 442004
M.D. Professor & Head, Department Of Microbiology,
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College,Wardha(M.S.) 442004
Correspondence
Sonu N. Lohiya M.S. (Ophthalmology)
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences,
Sewagrame, Wardha (M.S.)
Email: snlohiya@yahoo.com
Mobile: 09028352039
Background : Contamination of the donor corneal button before transplantation may result in one of the most serious complications of corneal transplantation, post-operative ocular infection, which may result in loss of the eye.
Purpose : Hence, the present study was undertaken to assess the utility of the donor corneoscleral rim culture. Material and Method: We analysed 60 consecutive penetrating keratoplasties (PK) to determine the frequency of positivedonor rim cultures and their relationship with post-operative endophthalmitis.
Result : In the present study, 13.4% corneoscleral rim cultures yielded microorganisms, mostly coagulase negative Staphylococcus (CONS).
Conclusion : To conclude, we must say that donor corneoscleral rim cultures must be done before corneal transplantation to prevent post-operative endophthalmitis, as per antibiotic sensitivity reports.
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