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Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery

Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1 1 Mayıs 2026
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Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery

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Background: In vitrectomy performed for retinal detachment, a gas bubble tamponade may be placed to ensure adequate approximation and closure of the retina. Although not included in clinical guidelines, maintaining a face-down position for several days or even weeks after surgery may help the gas bubble settle against the retina. The duration of the face-down positioning varies depending on the retinal pathology, the type of gas used, and the surgeon’s preference. Maintaining a continuous face-down position is quite difficult for patients. Therefore, they may adopt sitting or lying positions with their heads supported on a table. However, this may lead to certain ischemic and thrombotic complications. Unfortunately, clinicians are often unaware of or tend to overlook these risks.
Case Presentation: Herein, we report a case of ulnar neuropathy that developed as a result of prolonged prone positioning following retinal detachment surgery, in order to raise awareness of this potential complication.

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Yayımlanma Tarihi

1 Mayıs 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

20 Ekim 2025

Kabul Tarihi

20 Ocak 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 13 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kirbas, S., & Özeren, E. (2026). Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi, 13(1), 39-43. https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1806997
AMA
1.Kirbas S, Özeren E. Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery. ODU Tıp Derg. 2026;13(1):39-43. doi:10.56941/odutip.1806997
Chicago
Kirbas, Serkan, ve Ersin Özeren. 2026. “Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery”. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi 13 (1): 39-43. https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1806997.
EndNote
Kirbas S, Özeren E (01 Mayıs 2026) Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi 13 1 39–43.
IEEE
[1]S. Kirbas ve E. Özeren, “Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery”, ODU Tıp Derg, c. 13, sy 1, ss. 39–43, May. 2026, doi: 10.56941/odutip.1806997.
ISNAD
Kirbas, Serkan - Özeren, Ersin. “Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery”. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi 13/1 (01 Mayıs 2026): 39-43. https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1806997.
JAMA
1.Kirbas S, Özeren E. Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery. ODU Tıp Derg. 2026;13:39–43.
MLA
Kirbas, Serkan, ve Ersin Özeren. “Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery”. ODÜ Tıp Dergisi, c. 13, sy 1, Mayıs 2026, ss. 39-43, doi:10.56941/odutip.1806997.
Vancouver
1.Serkan Kirbas, Ersin Özeren. Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery. ODU Tıp Derg. 01 Mayıs 2026;13(1):39-43. doi:10.56941/odutip.1806997

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