| Literature DB >> 18931223 |
Steven R Clendenen1, David A Kostick.
Abstract
We present a case of ocular globe luxation after general anesthesia. Upon completion of the surgery, the upper eyelid was retracted to examine for conjunctival edema, which resulted in globe luxation. The posterior aspect of the globe was visualized and a small tethering white structure ("check ligament") was observed. The upper lid was retracted, and the globe easily repositioned into the orbit. Ophthalmic sequelae would not be anticipated if the episode of globe luxation is brief. Anesthesiologists should be aware of the risk factors associated with globe luxation and know how to appropriately treat this complication.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18931223 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181839262
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anesth Analg ISSN: 0003-2999 Impact factor: 5.108