Vertical lid split procedure: Difference between revisions

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==Contraindications==
==Contraindications==
 
*[[Globe rupture]]


==Equipment Needed==
==Equipment Needed==

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Overview

  • The vertical lid split procedure is an alternative to the traditional lateral canthotomy and allows for equally effective and most likely easier method of orbital decompression.[1]

Indications

Contraindications

Equipment Needed

Procedure

Complications

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Elpers J, Areephanthu C, Timoney PJ, Nunery WR, Lee HBH, Fu R. Efficacy of vertical lid split versus lateral canthotomy and cantholysis in the management of orbital compartment syndrome. Orbit. 2021 Jun;40(3):222-227. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2020.1767154. Epub 2020 May 27. PMID: 32460574.