Bilateral Orbital Compartment Syndrome Following a Craniotomy With Coronal Incision.
Journal
The Journal of craniofacial surgery
ISSN: 1536-3732
Titre abrégé: J Craniofac Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9010410
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Oct 2023
01 Oct 2023
Historique:
received:
28
06
2023
accepted:
03
07
2023
medline:
9
10
2023
pubmed:
17
8
2023
entrez:
17
8
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Orbital compartment syndrome is a rare ophthalmic emergency characterized by increased intraorbital pressure and hypoperfusion of critical neural structures, most of which were caused by trauma, and can also be caused by periorbital surgery, local injections, other preexisting medical conditions and so on. It requires rapid identification and immediate treatment for the preservation of vision. A 61-year-old female with left frontal lobe-parafalcine meningioma underwent a craniotomy with a bicoronal incision. Postoperatively, the patient presented absence of pupillary reaction in both eyes, and complained loss of vision after recovery from anesthesia. Bilateral orbital compartment syndrome was considered 18 hours postoperatively since the marked bilateral proptosis with eyelid edema and conjunctival chemosis. The patient was treated with methylprednisolone, mannitol, hyperbric oxygenation, and neurotrophic agents as recommended by the ophthalmologist. There was no improvement in visual acuity at discharge or at 3-month follow-up postoperatively. This is a rare case of bilateral irreversible blindness caused by orbital compartment syndrome after a craniotomy with coronal incision. Neurosurgeons need to improve the awareness of this complication for adequate prevention, such as direct ocular pressure from skin flaps, congestion from head positioning, and adequate intraoperative eye protection, and also earlier recognition and management.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Orbital compartment syndrome is a rare ophthalmic emergency characterized by increased intraorbital pressure and hypoperfusion of critical neural structures, most of which were caused by trauma, and can also be caused by periorbital surgery, local injections, other preexisting medical conditions and so on. It requires rapid identification and immediate treatment for the preservation of vision.
CLINICAL PRESENTATION
METHODS
A 61-year-old female with left frontal lobe-parafalcine meningioma underwent a craniotomy with a bicoronal incision. Postoperatively, the patient presented absence of pupillary reaction in both eyes, and complained loss of vision after recovery from anesthesia. Bilateral orbital compartment syndrome was considered 18 hours postoperatively since the marked bilateral proptosis with eyelid edema and conjunctival chemosis. The patient was treated with methylprednisolone, mannitol, hyperbric oxygenation, and neurotrophic agents as recommended by the ophthalmologist. There was no improvement in visual acuity at discharge or at 3-month follow-up postoperatively.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
This is a rare case of bilateral irreversible blindness caused by orbital compartment syndrome after a craniotomy with coronal incision. Neurosurgeons need to improve the awareness of this complication for adequate prevention, such as direct ocular pressure from skin flaps, congestion from head positioning, and adequate intraoperative eye protection, and also earlier recognition and management.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37590015
doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000009608
pii: 00001665-990000000-00955
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
e690-e692Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors report no conflicts of interest.
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