2001
DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(00)00656-4
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Bungee cord–associated ocular trauma

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“…4 There are numerous reports showing the predominance of male victims in ocular trauma. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] In nonocular trauma, patterns of injury are different in men/women, and recent evidence has suggested that the outcomes of similar injuries are different between genders. [22][23][24] We hypothesized that such gender differences would also exist in the epidemiology of eye trauma.…”
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“…4 There are numerous reports showing the predominance of male victims in ocular trauma. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] In nonocular trauma, patterns of injury are different in men/women, and recent evidence has suggested that the outcomes of similar injuries are different between genders. [22][23][24] We hypothesized that such gender differences would also exist in the epidemiology of eye trauma.…”
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“…6 Hyphaema is the most common ocular injury, occurring in up to 82% of patients. 1,7,8 Other common anterior segment injuries include corneal abrasions, iris dialysis and traumatic cataract. Twenty-three to forty percent of patients develop angle recession 1,7 and require close follow up because of the risk of secondary glaucoma.…”
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“…Posterior segment injuries occur in up to 50% of patients and include vitreous haemorrhage, commotio retina, retinal and subretinal haemorrhage, retinal tears, dialysis and retinal detachment. 1,7,8 Periocular injuries often occur as a result of trauma to the lids and peri-orbital tissues from the hook shaped attachments. One death related to bungee cord use has been reported in Australia.…”
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“…Traumatic ocular injury has also been inflicted by the bungee cord itself. 24 Travellers planning a bungee jump should be forewarned about these potential complications and advised to ensure that stringent safety guidelines are adhered to by bungee service providers. Protective eyewear should also be recommended to prevent traumatic injury.…”
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confidence: 99%