Residual debris as a potential cause of postphaco- emulsification endophthalmitis
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- 15 May 2003
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Eye
- Vol. 17 (4) , 506-512
Abstract
Aim To examine residual debris within sterilised instruments prior to cataract surgery. Methods Results Conclusions Although all equipment had been sterilised, pyrogenic material was still present. These findings emphasise the importance of meticulous cleaning of all surgical equipment in which biological debris can remain.Keywords
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