Orbital varix thrombosis following surgical prone positioning for spinal decompression

Orbit. 2013 Jun;32(3):178-80. doi: 10.3109/01676830.2013.764454. Epub 2013 Mar 12.

Abstract

Orbital varix is a rare venous malformation within the orbit that is especially susceptible to thrombosis and hemorrhage. We report a unique case of vision-threatening orbital varix thrombosis resulting from prolonged prone positioning during an orthopedic spine procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Decompression, Surgical*
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Ophthalmic Solutions / therapeutic use
  • Orbit / blood supply*
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnosis
  • Orbital Diseases / drug therapy
  • Orbital Diseases / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Prone Position*
  • Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Thrombosis / drug therapy
  • Thrombosis / etiology*

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Ophthalmic Solutions
  • Methylprednisolone