Hyperbaric oxygen treatment in Purtscher's retinopathy induced by chest injury.
We present a patient who had Purtscher's retinopathy in both eyes after sustaining a chest contusion. After multiple sessions of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy were given, visual function and retinal appearance improved. This case suggests that HBO therapy may be a treatment option for Purtscher's retinopathy.
Lin
Yu-Chi
YC
Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Yang
Chung-May
CM
Lin
Chia-Lee
CL
D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology