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[Post-traumatic enophthalmos. Physiopathologic considerations and current therapeutics]
M Lahbabi1, R Lockhart, G Fleuridas
1Centre hospitalier régional René Dubos, Pontoise.
Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|December 22, 1999
Summary
Post-traumatic enophthalmos (PTE) is diagnosed clinically and assessed with imaging. Early surgical intervention for orbital trauma is crucial to prevent or correct PTE, often involving bone grafting.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
- Radiology
Context:
- Post-traumatic enophthalmos (PTE) is a complex orbital deformity following facial trauma.
- Accurate diagnosis and assessment are critical for effective management.
- High-energy facial injuries, particularly from motor vehicle accidents, are common causes.
Purpose:
- To review the literature on post-traumatic enophthalmos (PTE).
- To discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and surgical management of PTE.
- To present a case series of patients with PTE secondary to severe orbital trauma.
Summary:
- PTE diagnosis relies on clinical examination and imaging, with computed tomography (CT) scans essential for evaluating increased orbital volume.
- Surgical repair often involves homologous bone grafts (e.g., calvarial bone) and zygomatic osteotomy.
- Prompt surgical intervention for acute orbital trauma minimizes the risk and severity of PTE.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of timely surgical intervention in managing orbital trauma to prevent enophthalmos.
- Provides insights into diagnostic modalities and reconstructive techniques for PTE.
- Emphasizes the role of advanced imaging in surgical planning for orbital deformities.