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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2026

Early-onset dead bag syndrome following cataract surgery: a case report with clinical and histopathological findings.

Yifan Jiang, Huiling Zhao, Xiaogang Hong, Zhe Xu, Jijian Lin, Yuchen Lin, Wen Xu

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Yifan Jiang *Department of Ophthalmology, People's Hospital of Kaihua, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324300, China.
Huiling Zhao *Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
Xiaogang HongDepartment of Ophthalmology, People's Hospital of Kaihua, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324300, China.
Zhe XuEye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
Jijian LinEye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
Yuchen LinEye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, 310009, China. linyc91@zju.edu.cn.
Wen XuEye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, Hangzhou, 310009, China. xuwen2003@zju.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82401264The Zhejiang Province Key Research and Development Program 2023C03090Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China LQ23H120004
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Abstract

backgroundIn the present study, we aimed to comprehensively describe the full clinical course of dead bag syndrome (DBS) presenting 17 months after cataract surgery, and to elucidate its clinical characteristics, histopathological features. CASE PRESENTATION: A 55-year-old man presented with progressive blurred vision in his left eye 17 months following an uncomplicated cataract extraction. Ophthalmic examination revealed a lax, translucent capsular bag accompanied by partial dislocation of the intraocular lens (IOL)-capsular bag complex. Histopathological analysis showed extensive depletion of lens epithelial cells (LECs), multilayer delamination of the capsular bag, and markedly reduced fibronectin expression. The patient subsequently underwent removal of the displaced IOL and scleral-sutured implantation of a new IOL, which led to substantial postoperative visual recovery.

conclusionThis case indicated that DBS could manifest within a relatively short postoperative interval. Histopathological analysis showed structural alterations of the capsular bag consistent with DBS following cataract surgery. Accordingly, DBS should be recognized as a potential complication and carefully considered during routine postoperative surveillance following cataract surgery.

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Artificial Lens Implant MigrationCataract ExtractionLens Capsule, CrystallinePhacoemulsificationPostoperative ComplicationsHumansLenses, IntraocularLens Implantation, IntraocularMaleMiddle AgedSyndromeVisual AcuityCataract surgeryDead bag syndromeIntraocular lens dislocationLens epithelial cells

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PMCPMC13393839

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