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Orbital Emphysema: A Rare Postoperative Complication.

Authors :
Fernandes BDR
Mulinari-Santos G
Okamoto R
Neto OB
Mandarino S
Silva J
Pereira RDS
Source :
The Journal of craniofacial surgery [J Craniofac Surg] 2018 Sep; Vol. 29 (6), pp. e624-e625.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Orbital emphysema can be a rare and severe postoperative complication. Fast and critical diagnosis is essential to avoid permanent visual loss to the patient. Therefore, a case of a male patient victim of a motorcycle accident with a postoperative complication of orbital emphysema has been presented. The immediate diagnosis and treatment of the orbital emphysema revealed to be the main success factors for the resolution of this complication.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-3732
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of craniofacial surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30052614
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000004753