Orbital emphysema and the medial orbital wall: a review of the literature with particular reference to that associated with indirect trauma and possible blindness

J K Muhammad; M T Simpson

doi:10.1016/s1010-5182(96)80008-4

Orbital emphysema and the medial orbital wall: a review of the literature with particular reference to that associated with indirect trauma and possible blindness

J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 1996 Aug;24(4):245-50. doi: 10.1016/s1010-5182(96)80008-4.

Authors

J K Muhammad¹, M T Simpson

Affiliation

¹ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bedford Hospital, UK.

PMID: 8880451
DOI: 10.1016/s1010-5182(96)80008-4

Abstract

Orbital emphysema is not an uncommon finding following fractures of the facial skeleton. Both its significance as a threat to sight and its diagnostic value may well be underestimated. Fractures of the paranasal sinuses may occur as a result of indirect trauma. This article reviews the literature on the subject with particular reference to blindness as a possible sequel. Two cases of orbital wall fracture that occurred as a result of indirect trauma and which produced orbital emphysema are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Blindness / etiology*
Emphysema / etiology*
Facial Bones / injuries
Female
Fractures, Comminuted / complications
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Orbital Diseases / etiology*
Orbital Fractures / complications*
Paranasal Sinuses / injuries
Skull Fractures / complications