Intraoperative management of suspected ocular venous air embolism (OVAE) during vitrectomy for retinal detachment
This case underscores the potentially fatal risk of OVAE during vitrectomy and the importance of early recognition, prompt intervention, and secure cannula placement. Increased awareness and surgical vigilance are critical for prevention and management of this underreported complication.
Authors
- Carsten Framme (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8685-176X)
- Alireza Helal Birjandi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7271-5536)
- Jan Tode (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2422-532X)
- K Arlt
- L. Horn
- Ermioni Panidou-Marschelke
Institutions
- Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (DE)
- Universitätsklinik für Augenheilkunde (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2025.102485
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00