Spontaneous bilateral corneal perforation in stevens- johnsons syndrome-a challenge in management.

نویسندگان

  • Umi Kalthum Md Noh
  • Kong Yong Then
چکیده

A 42-year-old man from Ghana presented with bilateral painful corneal perforations following ingestion of a sulphur-based antibiotic. Emergency bilateral penetrating keratoplasty was performed, with restoration of globe integrity. However, surgical complications arose such as non-healing epithelial defect, secondary infection, graft dehiscence, and mounting intraocular pressure. This case illustrates the challenges faced in managing corneal grafts in patients with already compromised ocular surfaces.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS

دوره 20 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013