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System for Focal, Closed-System Central Nervous System Injury
Published on: November 29, 2024
Eye trauma during the 2011 Egyptian revolution
Mohamed A Eldaly1, Mohamad A Abdelhakim, Rania S Zaki
1Ophthalmology Department, Cairo university hospitals, Kasr ElAini, Al-Saray Street, El Manial, Cairo, Postal Code:11956, Egypt. eldaly_mohamed@yahoo.com
Summary
Eye injuries during the Egyptian revolution predominantly affected young males, with open globe injuries being most common. Presenting visual acuity strongly predicted outcomes in mass eye casualty situations.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Cairo University Hospitals managed a large number of casualties during the Egyptian revolution.
- The proximity to Tahrir Square made these hospitals a primary destination for injured individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the patterns and outcomes of eye injuries sustained during the Egyptian revolution.
- To identify prognostic factors for visual recovery in mass casualty eye trauma.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study analyzing patient records and physician/patient interviews.
- Data collection included demographics, diagnoses, visual acuities (pre/post intervention), and management strategies.
- Utilized a specially developed electronic medical template for standardized data recording.
Main Results:
- 184 patients (96.7% male, mean age 27.3 years) with 195 injured eyes were studied.
- Open globe injuries accounted for 87% of cases, with 72.5% presenting with visual acuity worse than 3/60.
- Visual acuity outcomes were significantly dependent on initial presentation, with wound repair and vitrectomies being common interventions.
Conclusions:
- Presenting visual acuity is a reliable prognostic indicator in mass eye casualty events.
- Managing open globe injuries, particularly bilateral cases, presents significant clinical challenges.
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