Periorbital Emphysema Presenting With Diplopia After Rhinoplasty

J Craniofac Surg. 2020 Jun;31(4):e414-e415. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006418.

Abstract

Periorbital emphysema is a well-known but very rare complication after rhinoplasty. Here, we present a case of periorbital emphysema presenting with diplopia and eyeball deviation after rhinoplasty. All symptoms disappeared spontaneously within days, without any complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diplopia / etiology*
  • Emphysema / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orbital Diseases / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Rhinoplasty / adverse effects*