Sattler's Symptom

Sattler's Symptom: description and application

Sattler's Symptom is a medical term that has two different meanings depending on the context. Both meanings are associated with the name of N. Sattler, an Austrian ophthalmologist who lived in the 19th-20th centuries.

The first meaning of the Sattler Symptom is related to ophthalmology. This symptom describes diffuse swelling of the corneal epithelium with poor tolerance to contact lenses. The beginning of the use of contact lenses dates back to 1887, when the first glass contact lens was created. However, the first plastic contact lenses began to appear only in the 1930s. In this regard, contact lens manufacturing technologies were far from ideal, which led to various complications, including the appearance of Zattler's Symptom. This symptom manifests itself in the form of corneal edema, which occurs when using contact lenses with incorrect parameters or with incorrect wearing technique.

The second meaning of the Sattler Symptom is related to surgery. In this context, Sattler's Symptom describes the appearance or intensification of pain in the ileocecal region when the straightened right leg is raised by a sitting patient. This symptom is a sign of appendicitis, which makes it an important tool for diagnosing this disease.

The Sattler Symptom is an important tool for diagnosing appendicitis, which can lead to serious complications if not detected and treated promptly. At the same time, Sattler's Symptom reminds us that even such a simple and common treatment as the use of contact lenses can have its own risks and complications, and requires a careful approach and monitoring by doctors.

Sattler's symptom is a manifestation of several diseases:

1) Ophthalmological significance 2) Diseases of the anterior segment of the eye (anterior uveitis) 3) Insufficient adaptive ability of the eyeball to environmental conditions (burns, cataracts, etc.) 4) Penetrating wound lesions (infiltrates, corneal abscesses). 5) Poorly tolerated corneal contact lenses can cause corneal swelling as the lenses are worn. This occurs due to the reaction of tissues in response to contact with the lens material 6) An increase in the patient’s body temperature