TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of retrobulbar hematoma
AU - Tyler, Matthew A.
AU - Citardi, Martin J.
AU - Yao, William C.
PY - 2017/12
Y1 - 2017/12
N2 - Retrobulbar hemorrhage is regarded as one of the most feared conditions in otolaryngology—its onset can be rapid and can result in irreversible blindness. While a rare occurrence, the otolaryngologist should be compulsive about recognizing this entity, as he or she may be faced with managing this condition either as a consultant, or as one of his or her personal surgical complications. Regardless, prompt recognition and swift action can prevent catastrophic visual loss. This article presents a stepwise discussion of the surgical management of retrobulbar hematoma. Specifically, we discuss lateral canthotomy, cantholysis, and endoscopic orbital decompression.
AB - Retrobulbar hemorrhage is regarded as one of the most feared conditions in otolaryngology—its onset can be rapid and can result in irreversible blindness. While a rare occurrence, the otolaryngologist should be compulsive about recognizing this entity, as he or she may be faced with managing this condition either as a consultant, or as one of his or her personal surgical complications. Regardless, prompt recognition and swift action can prevent catastrophic visual loss. This article presents a stepwise discussion of the surgical management of retrobulbar hematoma. Specifically, we discuss lateral canthotomy, cantholysis, and endoscopic orbital decompression.
KW - lateral canthotomy
KW - orbital decompression
KW - retrobulbar hematoma
KW - sinus surgery complication
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U2 - 10.1016/j.otot.2017.08.004
DO - 10.1016/j.otot.2017.08.004
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85029452299
SN - 1043-1810
VL - 28
SP - 208
EP - 212
JO - Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
JF - Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
IS - 4
ER -