Clinical analysis of 90 cases with chestnut thorn foreign bodies in eyes

VernacularTitle:眼部栗刺异物90例临床分析
Author: Zhiqi WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Ocular foreign bodies; Castanea mollissima
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2003;0(06):-
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the causes, clinical characteristics and treatment for chestnut thorn foreign bodies in the eyes to provide scientific basis for their diagnosis and treatment at grassroots hospitals. Methods Ninety cases with chestnut thorn foreign bodies in the eyes were studied retrospectively, including their onset, vision, severity, diagnosis, treatment, as well as effectiveness of ophthalmologic operation followed-up for three months. Results Number of male cases were more than that of females, and number of those below 50 years old were more than that of those equal to or over 50. Compound trauma was identified in 25. 6% of total cases. All the foreign bodies were successfully removed directly, with an incision, or with phacoemulsification and intraocularlens implantation. No any operation complication or infection during following-up after antibiotic treatment was observed. Their vision was better after treatment than before it, with statistically significant difference(P