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[Traumatic orbital compartment syndrome].

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¹madsguldager@mail.com.

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Summary

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Orbital compartment syndrome, a rare eye trauma complication, requires urgent treatment to prevent vision loss. Prompt surgical intervention in this case report successfully restored the patient's sight.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Orbital compartment syndrome (OCS) is a rare but serious condition often resulting from blunt eye trauma or sinus surgery.
Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial to prevent irreversible visual impairment.

Observation:

A 29-year-old male presented with exophthalmos and visual impairment after blunt eye trauma.
Imaging revealed a blow-out fracture and orbital hematoma.

Findings:

Urgent lateral canthotomy and cantholysis were performed at the bedside.
The patient subsequently underwent semi-urgent osteosynthesis for the orbital fracture.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of timely surgical decompression for OCS.
Successful management preserved the patient's vision, demonstrating the efficacy of rapid intervention.