Valsalva retinopathy in pregnancy: an obstetric dilemma
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Valsalva retinopathy in pregnancy: a case report
Introduction: Valsalva retinopathy is a unilateral or bilateral condition that occurs when increased intra-thoracic or intra-abdominal pressure transmitted to the eye causes a sharp rise in the intraocular venous pressure, and rupture of superficial retinal capillaries. The patient often gives a history of a recent strenuous physical act, which could have increased the intra-thoracic pressure. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2320-1789,2320-1770
DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20175049