Retro-orbital oedema and transient blindness following endoscopic oesophagogastroduodenoscopy: a case report.
This case report looks at the association of an endoscopic oesophagogastroduodenoscopy and the onset of retro-orbital oedema in a young female. A literature search was performed in order to find any common factors between an endoscopic investigation and retroorbital oedema. An association between increased vascular permeability secondary to alcohol abuse and retroorbital oedema has been made. The case also describes the clinical signs of retro-orbital oedema and other possible causes. A link has been made between acute reversible retroorbital oedema following endoscopic oesophagogastroduodenoscopy.
Salam
Tahrina
T
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Welwyn Garden Hospital, 9 Wexner Building, 2 Strype Street, London, N1 3LJ, UK. tahrinasalam@hotmail.com
Nissner
Tamara
T
Kahin
Afshin
A
Coombes
Andrew C
AC
Ezra
Daniel G
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