Lateral canthotomy and cantholysis in a child with head trauma: a case report

Lateral canthotomy and cantholysis in a child with head trauma: a case report

Background: Ocular compartment syndrome (OCS) is a severe ophthalmological emergency that should be diagnosed and treated immediately to prevent permanent loss of vision. It is usually caused by a retro-orbital bleed that increases intraorbital pressure and threatens the patient's vision. T...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Othman, Abdullatif Almalki, Abdullatif Alkhurayji, Yousef Alshehri, Shatha Alfreihi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Discover STM Publishing Ltd
Series:Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
ocular compartment syndrome
intra-orbital pressure
lateral canthotomy
cantholysis
hematoma
eye trauma,
Online Access:https://sjemed.com/?mno=62124

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