Management of acute surgical orbital haemorrhage: an otorhinolaryngological and ophthalmological perspective

This retrospective report describes the management and outcome of seven pat ients who suffered an acute surgical orbital haemorrhage (ASOH), secondary to a surgical procedure performed on either the sinuses, orbits or eyelids. All patients but one recovered their pre-operative vision. A management pl an is outlined on how to assess and tackle this complication, so that the E NT surgeon may be better prepared to meet such an acute surgical emergency, should it arise.