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Conjunctival pyogenic granuloma after strabismus surgery

Poster Details

First Author: N.Michailidou GREECE

Co Author(s):    C. Antoniadou   S. Gerovasiliou   T. Stergiopoulos   A. Moutaveli   N. Lathouris        

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate treatment of pyogenic granulomas after strabismus surgery.

Setting:

A 37 year old female patient who underwent a strabismus surgery at the age of three  formed a conjunctival pyogenic granuloma at the site of sutures.

Methods:

Surgical excision after corticosteroid treatment and resolution of granuloma.Postoperative treatment with topical antibiotic.

Results:

The patient was not respond in the treatment of topical corticosteroids. Surgical excision was successful. Postoperative treatment with topical antibiotic was needed to prevent infection.

Conclusions:

Conjunctival pyogenic granulomas are a potential complication after a strabismus surgery. Treatment with topical steroids is  the initial treatment for patients with pyogenic granulomas. Surgical excision is effective in patients who do not improve with topical medication.

Financial Disclosure:

None