Orbital foreign body penetrating from the cheek

Akdogan O., Ozcan I., Selcuk A., Bilal N., Saricaoǧlu S., Ensari S.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol.19, no.2, pp.439-440, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0b013e318164a40c
  • Journal Name: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.439-440
  • Keywords: Foreign body, Ocular injury, Trauma
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This study emphasizes the importance of diagnostic first aid procedures to avoid the consequences of trauma due to foreign body. A 20-year-old man referred to our hospital with a history of having a sharp penetrating injury to his right eye. Computed tomography evaluation reported right globe perforation and intraorbital glass foreign body measuring 4 × 7 cm was removed. Perforated eye was repaired and traumatic cuts were sutured. Orbital and ocular injuries are common, and delays in management may lead to complication. A team approach is the best technique for these patients. ©2008Muntaz B. Habal, MD.