| Autor: |
Jalink MB; Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.; Department of Ophthalmology, Central Military Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands., Wisse RPL; Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene [Am J Trop Med Hyg] 2022 Sep 19; Vol. 107 (5), pp. 968-973. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Sep 19 (Print Publication: 2022). |
| DOI: |
10.4269/ajtmh.22-0289 |
| Abstrakt: |
Ocular injuries caused by snakes are very rare, but damage can be severe. There is little evidence on the effective treatment of these injuries. The aim of this systematic review is to discuss all available literature and summarize existing experiences in a treatment advice. In January 2022, a search was performed in the PubMed database. Penetrative trauma by venomous snakebites constitute the most severe cases, and can require the evisceration of the eye. Nonvenomous snakes, mostly boas and pythons held in captivity, are also able to perforate the eye, though with a more favorable disease course. Chemical trauma by inoculation of venom occurs as well, and copious irrigation is advised in these cases. Detailed suggestions for ophthalmologic treatment are presented. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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