Acta Medica Okayama volume72 issue1
2018-02 発行

Traumatic Globe Luxation with Complete Optic Nerve Transection Caused by Heavy Object Compression

Kosaki, Yoshinori Advanced Emergency and Critical Care Medical Center, Okayama University Hospital
Yumoto, Tetsuya Advanced Emergency and Critical Care Medical Center, Okayama University Hospital
Naito, Hiromichi Advanced Emergency and Critical Care Medical Center, Okayama University Hospital
Tsuboi, Nobushige Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kameda, Masahiro Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hirano, Masayuki Department of Ophthalmology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Morizane, Yuki Department of Ophthalmology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Senoo, Takaya Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Tokuyama, Eijirou Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Nakao, Atsunori Advanced Emergency and Critical Care Medical Center, Okayama University Hospital
Publication Date
2018-02
Abstract
Traumatic eyeball luxation is a rare clinical condition with a dramatic presentation. Here, we describe a unique case of traumatic globe luxation and complete optic nerve transection caused by heavy object compression. A 45-year-old male automobile mechanic was injured when a truck slipped from its supports, crushing his head and face. On arrival, his right eyeball was obviously displaced anteriorly and he had no light perception. Computed tomography revealed complex frontal bone and facial fractures with underlying brain contusion in addition to complete transection of the right optic nerve. The patient was successfully treated using a multidisciplinary approach.
Document Type
Case Report
Keywords
globe luxation
optic nerve avulsion
traumatic brain injury
facial trauma
Link to PubMed
ISSN
0386-300X
NCID
AA00508441
JaLC DOI
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