Abstract
We report a case of a patient seen after a minor traffic accident, showing an ocular injury due to the air-bag, with minimal corneal edema and a retinal tear. When faced with the traumatic alterations caused by an inflated air-bag, we recommended detailed exploration of the peripheral retina.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Traffic
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Administration, Topical
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Adult
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Air Bags / adverse effects*
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Cornea / pathology
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Corneal Edema / diagnosis
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Corneal Edema / drug therapy
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Corneal Edema / etiology
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Corneal Injuries
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Eye Injuries / diagnosis
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Eye Injuries / etiology*
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Eye Injuries / surgery
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Fluorometholone / therapeutic use
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Follow-Up Studies
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Glucocorticoids
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Humans
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Laser Coagulation
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Male
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Ophthalmic Solutions
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Retina / injuries*
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Retina / pathology
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Retina / surgery
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Retinal Perforations / diagnosis
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Retinal Perforations / etiology*
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Retinal Perforations / surgery
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Visual Acuity
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Glucocorticoids
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Ophthalmic Solutions
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Fluorometholone