Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis - Procedure Instructions

The orbit is a relatively closed compartment and an acute increase in orbital volume can lead to irreversible visual loss within 90-120 mins if not decompressed. The most common cause is retrobulbar haemorrhage in the context of trauma.

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 6 years ago
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