Globe tenting as a result of head trauma.
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Ocular tenting in the setting of acute trauma, inflammatory processes, or carotid cavernous fistulas is reported to be associated with a poor outcome with respect to visual acuity. Therefore, acute decompressive intervention is recommended for these patients. We report a case of acute posttraumatic ocular tenting with acute visual compromise that resolved over 4 days with conservative management and intravenous corticosteroid therapy.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 18 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997