Delayed orbital hemorrhage after routine strabismus surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To report a case of delayed rectus muscle hemorrhage after strabismus surgery. Case report. Rectus muscle hemorrhage occurred 36 hours after strabismus surgery in a 26-year-old man, causing temporary loss of vision and reduced ocular motility. Urgent lateral cantholysis and orbital exploration to restore hemostasis were undertaken. Full recovery of vision occurred and a small residual motility disturbance was present 3 months postoperatively. Delayed rectus muscle hemorrhage poststrabismus surgery is rare but can have sight-threatening effects. When vision is threatened because of optic nerve compromise, urgent orbital exploration may allow full recovery of function.
Medical subject headings
- Hemorrhage
- Orbital Diseases
- Postoperative Complications
- Strabismus