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Epidemiological Features of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in Egypt
Joint Authors
Macky, Tamer A.
Osman, A. A.
Al Wadeai, Ebrahim Abdullah Yehia
Soliman, Mahmoud M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To review the epidemiology of serious pediatric ocular trauma presenting to Kasr El Aini Hospital, Cairo University.
Methods.
Children with serious ocular trauma during a six-month period were examined and their data was analyzed.
Results.
Eighty eyes of 75 patients were included in this study, with 64% males (P<0.001) and average age of 5 years (5 months–15 years).
There were 67 (83.75%) open globe injuries, 11 (13.75%) closed globe injuries, and 2 (2.5%) chemical injuries.
Of the open globe injuries, 24 (30%) were ruptured globes and 43 (53.75%) were lacerations (31 penetrating injuries (38.75%), 6 IOFBs (7.5%), and 6 perforating injuries (7.5%)).
Of the closed globe injuries, 3 had hyphema (3.75%), 5 had traumatic cataracts (6.25%), and 3 had vitreous hemorrhage with retinal detachment (3.75%).
Forty-two patients (56%) presented within 24 hours, 28 patients (37.33%) presented between 24 hours and 1 week, and 5 patients (6.6%) presented after one week from the time of trauma.
Seven eyes developed posttraumatic endophthalmitis (10% of open globe injuries).
On leaving the hospital, 55 (68.75%) eyes had poor vision, 13 (16.25%) had moderate vision, and 12 (15%) had good vision.
Conclusion.
Children at a higher risk of trauma are males, >5 years, unsupervised, and involved in street activities.
Immediate comprehensive primary management and secondary rehabilitation are mandatory in these cases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Al Wadeai, Ebrahim Abdullah Yehia& Osman, A. A.& Macky, Tamer A.& Soliman, Mahmoud M.. 2016. Epidemiological Features of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in Egypt. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al Wadeai, Ebrahim Abdullah Yehia…[et al.]. Epidemiological Features of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in Egypt. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Al Wadeai, Ebrahim Abdullah Yehia& Osman, A. A.& Macky, Tamer A.& Soliman, Mahmoud M.. Epidemiological Features of Pediatric Ocular Trauma in Egypt. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110068
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1110068