Retrobulbar Hematoma in Blow-Out Fracture after Open Reduction

Retrobulbar hemorrhage, especially when associated with visual loss, is a rare but significant complication after facial bone reconstruction. In this article, two cases of retrobulbar hematoma after surgical repair of blow-out fracture are reported. In one patient, permanent loss of vision was involved, but with the other patient, we were able to prevent this by performing immediate decompression after definite diagnosis. We present our clinical experience with regard to the treatment process and method for prevention of retrobulbar hematoma using a scalp vein set tube and a negative pressure drainage system.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Retrobulbar Hematoma in Blow-Out Fracture after Open Reduction ; volume:40 ; number:04 ; year:2013 ; pages:445-449 ; Archives of Plastic Surgery ; 40, Heft 04 (2013), 445-449

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: Cheon, Ji Seon ; Seo, Bin Na ; Yang, Jeong Yeol ; Son, Kyung Min

Further information

• DOI: 10.5999/aps.2013.40.4.445
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022061610475071150054
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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