Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Macular Hole Surgery

Nancy M. Holekamp
1999 Archives of Ophthalmology  
Objective: To report a series of patients manifesting ulnar neuropathy as an extraocular complication following macular hole surgery and facedown positioning. Methods: Retrospective chart review of 7 patients identified by the operating surgeon as developing ulnar neuropathy during the immediate postoperative period after undergoing vitrectomy surgery with fluid-gas exchange for macular hole followed by at least 1 week of strict facedown positioning.
doi:10.1001/archopht.117.12.1607 pmid:10604664 fatcat:jnsd6bwdsjewpmc3p2fve2o64u