Lateral canthotomy and cantholysis: Emergency management of orbital compartment syndrome
| Autor: | Rowh, Adam D, Ufberg, Jacob W, Chan, Theodore C, Vilke, Gary M, Harrigan, Richard A |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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orbital compartment syndrome genetic structures ocular trauma Clinical Sciences Lacrimal Apparatus Middle Aged Compartment Syndromes Emergency & Critical Care Medicine eye diseases Tendons canthotomy lateral canthotomy Wounds Orbital Diseases Humans Nonpenetrating sense organs Emergencies cantholysis retrobulbar hemorrhage |
| Zdroj: | Rowh, AD; Ufberg, JW; Chan, TC; Vilke, GM; & Harrigan, RA. (2015). Lateral canthotomy and cantholysis: Emergency management of orbital compartment syndrome. Journal of Emergency Medicine, 48(3), 325-330. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2014.11.002. UC San Diego: Retrieved from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0zn3n1dd The Journal of emergency medicine, vol 48, iss 3 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jemermed.2014.11.002. |
| Popis: | © 2015 Elsevier Inc. Background Orbital compartment syndrome is a sight-threatening emergency. Vision may be preserved when timely intervention is performed. Objective To present a case of orbital compartment syndrome caused by traumatic retrobulbar hemorrhage and the procedure of lateral canthotomy and cantholysis, reviewed with photographic illustration. Discussion Lateral canthotomy and cantholysis are readily performed at the bedside with simple instruments. The procedure may prevent irreversible blindness in cases of acute orbital compartment syndrome. Conclusions Emergency physicians should be familiar with lateral canthotomy and cantholysis in the management of orbital compartment syndrome to minimize the chance of irreversible visual loss. |
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