Abstract
Orbital compartment syndrome (OCS) is a rare, catastrophic, but potentially treatable complication. It requires prompt diagnosis and immediate intervention, as critical period for possible functional recovery is very short. This report adds to our understanding of potential mechanisms of perioperative blindness, and suggests extracorporeal circulatory support, systemic inflammatory response, and massive blood and fluid resuscitation as potential risk factors for perioperative OCS.
© 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Blindness / etiology
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Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis
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Compartment Syndromes / etiology*
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Compartment Syndromes / surgery
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Decompression, Surgical
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / adverse effects*
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Eye Hemorrhage / etiology
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Female
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Fluid Therapy / adverse effects
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Humans
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Lung Transplantation
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Orbital Diseases / diagnosis
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Orbital Diseases / etiology*
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Orbital Diseases / therapy
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
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Postoperative Complications / etiology*
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Postoperative Complications / surgery
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Risk Factors
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Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
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Time Factors
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Transfusion Reaction
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Treatment Outcome