Table 3 Association of type of surgery with positive cultures preoperatively and postoperatively
From: Anterior chamber bacterial contamination in cataract surgery
Type of surgery | Positive culture (Preoperatively) | Positive culture (Postoperatively) |
|---|---|---|
Extracapsular Extraction (75%) (n = 24) | 3 (12.5%) | 8 (33.33%) |
Phacoemulsification (25%) (n = 8) | 0 (0%) | 2 (25%) |