Tension pneumocephalus and bilateral orbital compartment syndrome relieved by lateral canthotomies - 13/07/21
Doi : 10.1016/j.ajem.2020.12.077
Zachary Vanderlaan, MD 1 
, Matt Singh, MD 1 , Melisa Gagrica, MD 1 , Jeffrey S. Jones, MD ⁎
, Matt Singh, MD 1 , Melisa Gagrica, MD 1 , Jeffrey S. Jones, MD ⁎ Spectrum Health - Michigan State University Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
⁎Corresponding author at: 15 Michigan St NE Suite 736A, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA15 Michigan St NE Suite 736AGrand RapidsMI49503USA
Abstract |
Traumatic tension pneumocephalus and orbital compartment syndrome are rare, tend to be associated with severe craniofacial injuries, and can occur following both blunt and penetrating injury. Early recognition and high index of clinical suspicion are important in both cases. Emergency decompression results in improvement in vast majority of cases.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Tension pneumocephalus, Proptosis, Orbital emphysema, Lateral canthotomy, Blunt trauma, Orbital compartment syndrome
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