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September 10, 2025Pan African Journal of Emergency Medicine and Critical CareOpen Access

Vision-Saving Intervention: Emergency Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis in a Pediatric Patient with Orbital Compartment Syndrome: A case report

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BWBenyam WorkuASAdino SitotawFTFeven Tedla

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Overview

Case report details emergency intervention for orbital compartment syndrome in a child, suggesting timely action by physicians.

Key Points

  • Timely intervention for orbital compartment syndrome can prevent vision loss in pediatric patients, making lateral canthotomy essential.
  • The procedure effectively reduces intraocular pressure, which is crucial when pressure exceeds 40 mmHg, indicating potential damage.
  • Conducted in an emergency department, the intervention showcases the necessity for non-ophthalmologists to be skilled in this technique.
  • Advocating for emergency physicians to perform lateral canthotomy may reduce delays and improve patient outcomes in urgent situations.

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Worku et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23caeb210217d6478ae2ehttps://doi.org/10.58904/2025/210
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