Unusual intraorbital foreign bodies: A report of two cases and review of literature

Orbital trauma with retained foreign bodies (FBs) is uncommon but potentially blinding injuries. We report two patients with unusual, large, intraorbital wooden and metallic FBs managed at a tertiary health facility. They had orbital exploration and successful removal of the FBs with satisfactory po...

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Published in:African journal of trauma 2017-01, Vol.6 (1), p.19-22
Main Authors: Fasina, Oluyemi, Ugalahi, Mary, Oluwaseyi, Olufunmbi, Bekibele, Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
CAT scans
Foreign bodies
Health aspects
Infection
Injuries
Prevention
Traffic accidents
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Summary:Orbital trauma with retained foreign bodies (FBs) is uncommon but potentially blinding injuries. We report two patients with unusual, large, intraorbital wooden and metallic FBs managed at a tertiary health facility. They had orbital exploration and successful removal of the FBs with satisfactory postoperative outcome. It is advised that large intraorbital FBs (IOrbFBs) be removed promptly. Orbital complications following injury with a wooden IOrbFB could be prevented by prompt surgical removal.
ISSN:1597-1112
DOI:10.4103/ajt.ajt_11_17