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. 1997 May;18(5):980-2.

Globe tenting as a result of head trauma.

C J Hrach 1, D J Quint 1
PMCID: PMC8338091  PMID: 9159381

Abstract

Ocular tenting in the setting of acute trauma, inflammatory processes, or carotid cavernous fistulas is reported to be associated with a poor outcome with respect to visual acuity. Therefore, acute decompressive intervention is recommended for these patients. We report a case of acute posttraumatic ocular tenting with acute visual compromise that resolved over 4 days with conservative management and intravenous corticosteroid therapy.

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