| Blindness following cosmetic blepharoplasty--a review. | |
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PMID: 3516289 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A case of unilateral blindness following cosmetic blepharoplasty is reported. A review of some 60 previously recorded cases is made with a more detailed analysis of 22 cases. An attempt has been made to highlight the opinions on causes and treatment held in common by those authors who have previously reported and discussed their cases. A degree of retrobulbar haemorrhage was a feature common to most cases and the final event leading to permanent visual impairment was usually ischaemia of retinal or optic nerve tissue. The relationship between these findings remains uncertain although intra-orbital compression was thought to be a frequent common pathway. Recommendations to reduce the chance of this rare but serious complication are made. The importance of simple pre-operative eye records and the early involvement of an ophthalmic surgeon when retrobulbar haemorrhage arises are stressed. |
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Authors:
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P J Mahaffey; A F Wallace |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of plastic surgery Volume: 39 ISSN: 0007-1226 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Plast Surg Publication Date: 1986 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-06-09 Completed Date: 1986-06-09 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984714R Medline TA: Br J Plast Surg Country: SCOTLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 213-21 Citation Subset: IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Anesthesia, General Blindness / etiology*, prevention & control Epinephrine / adverse effects Eyelids / surgery* Female Hemorrhage / etiology, therapy Humans Ischemia / complications Male Middle Aged Optic Nerve / blood supply Postoperative Complications / prevention & control, therapy Retinal Vessels Surgery, Plastic* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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51-43-4/Epinephrine |
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