Delayed expulsive choroidal hemorrhage after penetrating keratoplasty.

Abstract

The authors report a case of a late-onset spontaneous choroidal hemorrhage in a patient with a corneal transplant that resulted in rupture of the keratoplasty wound and expulsion of ocular contents. This case is important because it highlights the predisposing factors of a delayed-onset choroidal hemorrhage including anticoagulant therapy, advanced age, glaucoma, and hypertension.

• Authors: Madhura G Joag, Anat Galor, Carol L Karp
• Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina (Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina) Vol. 46 Issue 2 Pg. 289-92 (Feb 2015) ISSN: 2325-8179 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25707062 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright 2015, SLACK Incorporated.

Topics

• Aged, 80 and over
• Choroid Hemorrhage (etiology)
• Humans
• Keratoplasty, Penetrating (adverse effects)
• Male
• Postoperative Complications
• Surgical Wound Dehiscence (etiology)
• Visual Acuity