[Subperiosteal orbital hemorrhage after heart surgery].
We report on a patient who suffered sudden diplopia after heart surgery. Computed tomography of the orbita revealed a subperiosteal hemorrhage as the underlying cause. We discuss possible mechanisms that may have led to the bleeding as well as therapeutic options.
Foltys
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H
Klinik für Neurologie, Universität, Aachen. hfolyts@gmx.de
Plange
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N
Möller-Hartmann
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W
Kosinski
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C
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology*; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000209:etiology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000925:Anticoagulants