title: Orbital varix thrombosis following surgical prone positioning for spinal decompression.
abstract: Orbital varix is a rare venous malformation within the orbit that is especially susceptible to thrombosis and hemorrhage. We report a unique case of vision-threatening orbital varix thrombosis resulting from prolonged prone positioning during an orthopedic spine procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: Tanya T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Adham B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: al Hariri
mesh_terms: D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply*; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D016684:Prone Position; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D008775:Methylprednisolone