Abstract and Introduction
Abstract
Retrobulbar hemorrhage is an uncommon, vision-threatening complication of orbit and eyelid surgery. We review the incidence of retrobulbar hemorrhage, risk factors, orbital anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment options. Preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative measures to prevent retrobulbar hemorrhage are discussed, and a treatment algorithm is presented.
Introduction
Retrobulbar hemorrhage represents a rare, vision-threatening complication of orbital and eyelid surgery.
Expert Rev Ophthalmol. 2007;2(04):557-570. © 2007 Future Drugs Ltd.
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