Title of article :
A Rare Complication of Corneal Abrasion in Otorhinolaryngology Procedure: Lessons Learnt
Author/Authors :
Irfan, M Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia , Wong, CY Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia , Siti, RI Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Ophthalmology, Malaysia
Abstract :
Despite their close anatomical relationship, orbital complications rarely occur during otorhinolaryngology operations. The well-known complication is the orbital injury during endoscopic sinus surgery. Procedures such as tonsillectomy or sinus surgery limited to the ostium widening rarely induce such an injury. We report two cases of corneal abrasion after otorhinolaryngological operative procedures
Keywords :
Cornea abrasion , tonsillectomy , sphenoidotomy
Journal title :
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Journal title :
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
