Open AccessEndogenous endophthalmitis as a septic complication postureteroscope candiduria
Author(s) -
Xeng Inn Fam,
Umi Kalthum Md Noh,
Mohd Hafidzul Jasman
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7796.198902
Subject(s) - medicine , endophthalmitis , ureteroscopy , complication , urinary system , endogeny , antifungal , sepsis , surgery , intensive care medicine , ureter , dermatology
Ureteroscopy (URS) is commonly used by urologists to treat ureteral stones. It is a relatively low-risk procedure. Both urinary tract obstruction and contamination of instrument can cause candiduria post-URS, and this infection can be treated with an antifungal medication. Candidemia is known as hematogenous dissemination, and ocular tissue is a common invasion. However, endogenous endophthalmitis, due to postureteroscope candiduria, has not been reported up to date. This is a devastating complication that may lead to visual loss. Here, we describe a case of endogenous endophthalmitis as a consequence of candiduria after URS.