Bacterial endophthalmitis associated with a broken and retained small-gauge vitrectomy cannula

Conclusion: Although rare, retained small-gauge vitrectomy cannulas may lead to vision threatening ocular infection. Care should be taken to inspect both the wound and the removed trocar system to ensure complete removal of this surgical device. Detailed counts of all surgical equipment should be routinely performed at the conclusion of vitrectomy surgery.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research