Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis - Procedure Instructions

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Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis - Procedure Instructions



The orbit is a relatively closed compartment and an acute increase in orbital volume can lead to irreversible visual loss within 90-120 mins if not decompressed. The most common cause is retrobulbar haemorrhage in the context of trauma.



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