A Case of Retrobulbar Hematoma after Septal Surgery Under General Anesthesia.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.10.712
- Author:
Se Young NA
1
;
Seung Youp SHIN
;
Joong Saeng CHO
;
Sung Wan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea. drkimsw@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Complication;
Retrobulbar hematoma;
Septal surgery
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, General*;
Blindness;
Ecchymosis;
Exophthalmos;
Eyelids;
Hematoma*;
Mydriasis;
Ophthalmoplegia
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2014;57(10):712-715
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Retrobulbar hematoma is a rare complication following septal surgery under general anesthesia. Symptoms and physical findings include temporary blindness, ophthalmoplegia, mydriasis, ptosis, proptosis and eyelid ecchymosis. Recently, we experienced a rare case of the right retrobulbar hematoma after septal surgery. At present, there is no literature about the occurrence of retrobulbar hematoma following septal surgery. We hereby present this case with an emphasis on the importance of prevention, identification and management of retrobulbar hematoma.
