title: Medical postoperative management of massive conjunctival prolapse: a case report.
abstract: A severe case of conjunctival prolapse secondary to a posttraumatic carotid-cavernous fistula is presented. Management with a humid chamber and topical ointments obviated surgical intervention that might have compromised the inferior cul de sac.
authors.affiliation: Oculoplastic Department, Clinica Barraquer, Bogota, Colombia.
authors.forename: F G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Serrano
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Mora
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D009824:Ointments; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011391:Prolapse
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009824:Ointments