Retinal break formation following contrecoup trauma: case report.
A previously healthy 38-year-old woman was involved in a road traffic accident resulting in severe commotio retinae. Subsequently extramacular retinal dissolution was noted (not previously described). The patient was treated by closed intraocular microsurgery with a successful anatomical and functional result.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D012160:Retina / Q000293:injuries*; D012167:Retinal Perforations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery