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Pseudofracture: An Acute Peripheral Tissue Trauma Model
Published on: April 18, 2011
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Hyphema caused by trauma.
Azita Bala Ghafari1, Hasan Siamian1, Kobra Aligolbandi1
1Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Mazandaran, Iran.
Medical Archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
|March 8, 2014
Summary
Traumatic hyphema, or blood in the eye, is most common in young males, often caused by blunt objects. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent vision loss.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Care
- Public Health
Background:
- Traumatic hyphema can lead to serious complications including increased intraocular pressure, corneal blood staining, cataracts, optic nerve damage, and reduced visual acuity.
- Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent these adverse outcomes and preserve vision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence and characteristics of traumatic hyphema among patients presenting to the University Hospital of Boo-Ali-Sina in Sari, Northern Iran.
- To identify demographic and etiological factors associated with traumatic hyphema in this population.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Medical records of 28 patients diagnosed with traumatic hyphema were reviewed using a designed data extraction checklist.
Main Results:
- The study found traumatic hyphema to be more prevalent in males (78.6%), particularly in the 5-14 age group (32.1%) and among students (42.9%).
- Blunt object trauma (64.2%) was the most common cause, with a higher incidence during summer (39.3%). Most cases were unilateral (53.6%), and treatment primarily involved medication (82%).
- A significant proportion of patients (35.7%) sought medical attention within one hour of injury.
Conclusions:
- Traumatic hyphema predominantly affects young males, especially students and workers.
- Preventive measures and education on eye protection are critical to reduce the incidence of ocular trauma.
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