Case Report: Bilateral visual loss due to endogenous endophthalmitis following total pancreatectomy with duodenectomy and splenectomy

This case report describes a patient who developed Klebsiella pneumoniae infection and endogenous endophthalmitis following total pancreatectomy with duodenectomy and splenectomy. Despite comprehensive treatment with systemic antibiotics, intravitreal antibiotic injections, and pars plana vitrectomy, the patient's bilateral vision failed to recover. This case highlights the importance of enhancing surgeons' awareness of endogenous endophthalmitis as a rare but severe postoperative complication. Early recognition and timely intervention are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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Frontiers in Surgery
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2026-09-14
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1875699
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Ocular Infections and Treatments
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Case Report: Bilateral visual loss due to endogenous endophthalmitis following total pancreatectomy with duodenectomy and splenectomy

Hongqiao Gao, Xiaodong Tian, Min Gao, Lanruo Lin et al.
Frontiers in Surgery
Ocular Infections and Treatments
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Case Report: Bilateral visual loss due to endogenous endophthalmitis following total pancreatectomy with duodenectomy and splenectomy

Hongqiao Gao, Xiaodong Tian, Min Gao, Lanruo Lin, Xiaoxi Chen, Yongsu Ma, Yinmo Yang
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This case report describes a patient who developed Klebsiella pneumoniae infection and endogenous endophthalmitis following total pancreatectomy with duodenectomy and splenectomy. Despite comprehensive treatment with systemic antibiotics, intravitreal antibiotic injections, and pars plana vitrectomy, the patient's bilateral vision failed to recover. This case highlights the importance of enhancing surgeons' awareness of endogenous endophthalmitis as a rare but severe postoperative complication. Early recognition and timely intervention are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Frontiers in SurgeryVol. 13
Peking University (CN), Peking University First Hospital (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Ocular Infections and Treatments
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