Orbital emphysema – the need for surgical intervention

Summary Introduction Orbital emphysema is a recognised complication of fractures of the orbit and only rarely poses a threat to vision. Patients and methods We present three patients with threatened vision secondary to orbital emphysema that required an immediate surgical decompression. Results Visu...

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Published in:Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery 2008-12, Vol.36 (8), p.473-476
Main Authors: Key, Steven J., FDS RCPS, FRCS (Gen), FRCS (OMFS), Ryba, Francine, MFDS, Holmes, Simon, FDS, FRCS (Gen), FRCS (OMFS), Manisali, Mehmet, FDS, FRCS (Gen), FRCS (OMFS)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
decompression
Decompression, Surgical
Dentistry
Emphysema - etiology
Emphysema - surgery
Exophthalmos - etiology
Exophthalmos - surgery
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Orbital Diseases - etiology
Orbital Diseases - surgery
orbital emphysema
Orbital Fractures - complications
Orbital Fractures - surgery
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
pneumo-orbitism
Surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Summary Introduction Orbital emphysema is a recognised complication of fractures of the orbit and only rarely poses a threat to vision. Patients and methods We present three patients with threatened vision secondary to orbital emphysema that required an immediate surgical decompression. Results Visual function was preserved in all three patients. Conclusion Clinical awareness of pneumo-orbitism is vital as immediate orbital decompression may be necessary to preserve visual function.
ISSN:1010-5182
1878-4119
DOI:10.1016/j.jcms.2008.04.004