[Retinal detachment caused by boxing].
Five cases (six eyes) of retinal detachment due to fisticuffs are recorded; at least four eyes went blind. Similar observations have been reported by other authors. In boxing, traumatic lesions of the head are inevitable since punches upon the head are crucial in this sport. Because of the risk of severe injuries including blindness and even death, at least brutal boxing must be rejected.
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology; D001914:Boxing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*
Netzhautablösung beim Boxsport.