orbital compartment syndrome
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Pathology
- because the orbit is a closed compartment, orbital pressure can increase rapidly with an increase in orbital volume
- retina ischemia & ischemic optic neuropathy if untreated
Complications
Management
- ocular emergency
- lateral orbital canthotomy
More general terms
References
- ↑ Peak DA, O'Connor RE Medscape: Acute Orbital Compartment Syndrome http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/799528-overview