Choroidal Rupture in the Setting of Multi-Trauma

Herein the authors call attention to the importance of ophthalmic evaluation in the setting of multi-trauma, particularly with facial and orbital fractures. In institutions such as ours, a tertiary general hospital, where such fractures are initially managed by a non-ophthalmic team such as trauma o...

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Published in:Open access emergency medicine 2023-01, Vol.15, p.61-62
Main Authors: Mathan, Jeremy, Odisho, Ramin, Karapanos, Lewis, Chiu, Zelia K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Case reports
choroidal rupture
Emergency medical care
Eyes & eyesight
facial fracture
Fractures
maxillofacial
Maxillofacial surgery
multi trauma
Ophthalmology
orbital fracture
Tomography
Trauma
Visual impairment
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Summary:Herein the authors call attention to the importance of ophthalmic evaluation in the setting of multi-trauma, particularly with facial and orbital fractures. In institutions such as ours, a tertiary general hospital, where such fractures are initially managed by a non-ophthalmic team such as trauma or maxillofacial surgeons, we would advocate for prompt referral to the ophthalmology team for assessment as described by our case of a choroidal rupture in the setting of multi-trauma.
ISSN:1179-1500
1179-1500
DOI:10.2147/OAEM.S400513