[Pediatric orbital emphysema caused by a compressed-air pistol shot: a case report]

Abstract

Case report: We report the case of a 2 year-old child with orbital emphysema secondary to a compressed-air gun shot in the malar region, with no evidence of orbital wall fracture. Conservative treatment was applied, and no complications were observed.

Discussion: Orbital emphysema in the absence of an orbital wall fracture is a rare situation. Orbital emphysema is usually seen in facial trauma associated with damage to the adjacent paranasal sinuses or facial bones. To our knowledge there have been very few reports of orbital emphysema caused by a compressed-air injury.

Keywords: Air-compressed gun; Aire-comprimido; Conservative treatment; Enfisema orbitario; Orbital emphysema; Paediatric; Pediátrico; Tratamiento conservador; Traumatic; Traumático.