Massive sequestration crisis in sickle cell disease following ocular evisceration.
A case of an 11-year-old Negro female with SC disease who sustained right eye injury with development of a massive and fatal sequestration crisis following ocular evisceration was presented. The inherent danger of SC disease in relation to surgical procedures and general anesthesia was stressed and recommendations as to preoperative management of SC disease was briefly discussed.
D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000150:complications; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery