Abstract
Purpose: We used intravitreal autologous fibrinogen with bovine thrombin for the surgical closure of macular holes in 60 cases. Methods: Pars plana vitrectomy with separation of the posterior cortical vitreous was performed after air/fluid exchange. One to two drops each of autologous fibrinogen and bovine thrombin (20 to 80 U) were instilled in each patient. Results: Five (8%) of 60 patients developed a hypopyon without unusual pain on the first postoperative day. Inflammation responded to frequent topical corticosteroids within 48 to 72 hours. Conclusion: Postvitrectomy hypopyon after the use of bovine thrombin may represent an immune reaction that must be differentiated from endophthalmitis. We recommend careful observation and frequent topical corticosteroids.
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