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This abstract is assigned to session SBO-BOG Free papers: Chirugische retina en vitreum / Rétine chirugicale et vitré

Title

Unusual presentation of endophthalmitis after intra-ocular surgery: a House, M.D. story.

Purpose	Introduction: Endophthalmitis is a rare complication that can occur in 1/1500 patients after any intra-ocular surgery. Most cases are treated in emergency using broad-spectrum intravitreal antibiotics, sometimes combined with anterior chamber flushing or vitrectomy.
Results	In the cases series that will be presented, the clinical response after this standard treatment did not lead to the expected clinical result. Further investigation was required to determine a tailored treatment in these cases.
Conclusion	Although endophthalmitis is a rare complication, standard therapy may not be sufficient in some cases, making the search for a diagnosis and tailored therapy often a difficult quest.

Author 1

Last name	DELAERE
Initials	L
Department	UZ Leuven
City	Leuven

Author 2

Last name	Deghislage
Initials	C
Department	UZ Leuven
City	Leuven

Author 3

Last name	Van Calster
Initials	J
Department	UZ Leuven
City	Leuven

Author 4

Last name	Van Ginderdeuren
Initials	R
Department	UZ Leuven
City	Leuven

Author 5

Last name	Foets
Initials	B
Department	UZ Leuven
City	Leuven

Author 6

Last name	Stalmans
Initials	P
Department	UZ Leuven
City	Leuven