Purtscher retinopathy following isolated chest compression: a case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: This case report describes the case of a 56-year-old man who developed Purtscher retinopathy following compressive chest trauma. During the tertiary survey, the patient was found to have a unilateral partial vision decline despite sustaining only mild rib fractures. The patient was diagnosed with a rare complication of Purtscher retinopathy. At a 2-week follow-up outpatient examination, improved visual acuity was observed. This case highlights the importance of conducting a tertiary survey not only on the directly impacted site, but also comprehensively across all sites, while attentively listening to and addressing the patient's complaints.
Source: Journal of Trauma and Injury
Authors: Min Uk Jang, Ho Gil Jung, Youngwoong Kim
Institution: National Medical Center
Language: English
Topic: Retinal and Optic Conditions
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403693446