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Purtscher retinopathy following isolated chest compression: a case report
Min Uk Jang1,2, Ho Gil Jung3, Youngwoong Kim4
1Department of Surgery, National Trauma Center, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Journal of Trauma and Injury
|October 23, 2024
Summary
A 56-year-old man experienced Purtscher retinopathy after chest trauma. Prompt tertiary surveys and patient-centered care led to improved vision, emphasizing comprehensive trauma assessment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Purtscher retinopathy is a rare visual complication often associated with trauma.
- Compressive chest trauma can lead to delayed or overlooked ocular complications.
Keywords:
Case reportsPosttraumatic complicationPurtscher retinopathyTertiary surveyTrauma-induced retinopathy
