Title of article :
Penetrating Orbital Injury; a Case Report and Treatment Algorithm
Author/Authors :
Dehghanpour Barouj, Mehrdad Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department - School of Dentistry - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Tabrizi, Reza Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department - School of Dentistry - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Behnia, Parsa Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department - School of Dentistry - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Alizadeh Tabrizi, Mohammad Amir Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department - School of Dentistry - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Kheirkhahi, Mahtab oral and maxillofacial radiologist - School of Dentistry - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Penetrating orbital trauma (POT) consists of high and low velocity penetrating injuries that may lead to severe
consequences such as visual impairment and globe tearing. It has been reported to make up 30% to 50% of all
orbital injuries. POT requires a multidisciplinary approach due to complex orbital injury, which involves eye
function, brain injury, and facial aesthetics. In this report, we presented a case of POT due to knife injury in
which the knife blade was removed and bleeding was controlled, the patient’s general condition after surgery
was good, but the vision of the right eye was lost.
Keywords :
Wounds and injuries , orbit , head injuries , penetrating , optic nerve injuries
Journal title :
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine (AAEM)
