Citation

Michalewska Z, Michalewski J, Nawrocka Z, Nawrocki J. Klin. Oczna 2007; 109(10-12): 455-456.

Vernacular Title

Otwarcie poduszki powietrznej jako przyczyna odwarstwienia siatkowki--opis

Affiliation

Kliniki Okulistycznej Jasne Błonia w Lodzi.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Panstwowy Zaklad Wydawnictw Lekarskich)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18488395

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this paper is presentation of a patient with retinal detachment due to airbag hit in a car accident. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 50 years old woman with posttraumatic retinal detachment underwent cerclage and pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil injection. Phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation followed. RESULTS: Final visual acuity of 0.5 was achieved. No postoperative complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the complicated preoperative situation, good anatomic and functional results could be achieved. Airbag may be also cause of severe ocular trauma.

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