orbital compartment syndrome

Pathology: - because the orbit is a closed compartment, orbital pressure can increase rapidly with an increase in orbital volume - retina ischemia & ischemic optic neuropathy if untreated Complications: - blindness Management: - ocular emergency - lateral orbital canthotomy

References

Peak DA, O'Connor RE Medscape: Acute Orbital Compartment Syndrome http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/799528-overview