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Retrobulbar haemorrhage: when should we operate?

S Ahmed1, M C Grayson

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.

Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Retrobulbar haemorrhage, a complication of retrobulbar anaesthesia, does not necessitate lengthy surgical delays. This study shows that safe, early repeat surgery is possible within days following specific guidelines.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Retrobulbar haemorrhage (RBH) is the most frequent complication of retrobulbar anaesthesia.
  • Current practice involves delaying surgery for approximately one month after RBH.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and feasibility of performing repeat surgery within a shorter timeframe after retrobulbar haemorrhage.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study conducted at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.
  • Analysis of patients undergoing repeat surgery within 2-4 days following RBH.

Main Results:

  • Early repeat surgery (2-4 days post-RBH) was found to be safe.
  • Adherence to specific guidelines facilitates timely surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Long postponements of surgery after retrobulbar haemorrhage are unnecessary.
  • Early surgical intervention following RBH can be safely implemented.

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