Association between endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation and vitreous prolapse in trabeculectomy: a case report.

Background: To propose that possible alteration or damage to the ciliary zonules during uncomplicated endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) can cause complications in subsequent filtration surgery.

Case Presentation: We present two cases with uncomplicated primary combined phacoemulsification and ECP that underwent subsequent trabeculectomy. Both cases were complicated with vitreous prolapse during the trabeculectomy procedure.

Massive pericardial effusion after Nuss procedure: to drain or not to drain?

A 11-year-old boy presented with refractory fever and dyspnoea after Nuss procedure. Massive pericardial effusion was detected on computer tomography scan performed under corticosteroid cover for his asthmatic history. With rapid clinical improvement following corticosteroids, a clinical diagnosis of post-pericardiotomy syndrome (PPS) was made.