Abstract
A 68-year-old woman experienced an infection of a porous polyethylene orbital implant caused by Capnocytophaga after a dental procedure. The infection was unresponsive to both topical and oral antibiotics and required removal of the porous polyethylene orbital implant. Capnocytophaga is a capnophilic, gram-negative bacillus. Capnocytophaga is a normal commensal of the mouth and is responsible for both gingivitis and periodontal disease. Capnocytophaga is a rare cause of ocular infections. This is the first reported patient with an infection of a porous polyethylene orbital implant caused by Capnocytophaga. The authors believe infected integrated orbital implants must be removed because neither topical or systemic therapy provide effective treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 398-402 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- Capnocytophaga Orbit
- Infection
- Porous polyethylene
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Ophthalmology