Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · May 2021
Assessment of Tactile Sensitivity Threshold Using Cochet-Bonnet Esthesiometer and Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments and Their Use in Corneal Neurotization.
Although the Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer (CBE) measures corneal sensitivity, it has heretofore only been tested on the index pulp. Tactile skin sensitivity thresholds are measured with Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments (SWM). This study measured skin sensitivity thresholds in healthy individuals using CBE and SWM, and compared both instruments in territories involved in corneal neurotization. ⋯ We have reported the first mapping of skin sensitivity thresholds using CBE. Thresholds measured with CBE and SWM were coherent. The use of CBE on the skin is particularly relevant to the field of corneal neurotization.
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · Mar 2021
Case ReportsAcute Invasive Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis in a Patient With COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis is a rare, although highly morbid, infection primarily affecting immunosuppressed individuals. The same population is at particularly high risk of complications and mortality in the setting of SARS-CoV-2 infection and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related acute respiratory distress syndrome. The authors present a case of acute invasive fungal rhino-orbital mucormycosis in a patient with COVID-19 and discuss the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of fungal coinfections in COVID-19. Prompt recognition, initiation of therapy, and consideration of the challenges of rapidly evolving COVID-19 therapy guidelines are important for improving patient survival.
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · Jul 2020
COVID-19 Recommendations From Ophthalmic and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Societies Worldwide.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges for oculoplastic surgeons worldwide, in terms of care delivery, medical equipment and at-risk patient management. To date, there are no centralized or compiled international COVID-19 guidelines for oculoplastic surgeons. ⋯ All 9 societies with published recommendations have provided valuable recommendations to their members, regarding urgency of care and infection control solutions (personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, telemedicine, and social isolation).