Endophthalmitis after plana vitrectomy: Incidence, microbiology, and visual outcome;Endophtalmies après vitrectomie postérieure: Incidence, micro-organismes et devenir visuel

Journal Francais d'Ophtalmologie

Volumn 30, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 397-402

  Abi Ayad, N ^a   Gambrelle, J ^a   Duquesne, N ^a   Fleury, J ^a   Grange, J D ^a   Kodjikian, L ^a,b  

^a HOSPICES CIVILS DE LYON   (France)

^b CROIX ROUSSE HOSPITAL   (France)

Author keywords

Endophthalmitis; Incidence; Microorganisms; Posterior vitrectomy; Visual acuity

Indexed keywords

EID: 34247598271     PISSN: 01815512     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0181-5512(07)89610-0     Document Type: Article

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