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Acute retrobulbar haemorrhage: An ophthalmologic emergency for the emergency physician.

Authors :
Pamukcu C
Odabaşı M
Source :
Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES [Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg] 2015 Jul; Vol. 21 (4), pp. 309-14.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Acute retrobulbar haemorrhage (ARBH) is a rare ophthalmic emergency observed following blunt eye trauma. Multiple trauma and loss of consciousness can hide symptoms of ARBH. Rapid diagnosis and immediate lateral canthotomy and cantholysis must be performed to prevent permanent visual loss in patients. Medical treatment can be added to surgical therapy. Lateral canthotomy and cantholysis are simple procedures that can be performed by emergency physicians. In this report, it was aimed to present a case with post-traumatic ARBH and provide general knowledge about the diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of ARBH.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1307-7945
Volume :
21
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26374422
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5505/tjtes.2015.16768