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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
Published on: May 16, 2025
[Orbital complication of sinus surgery. Clinical aspects and medicolegal implications]
1Service de stomatologie et chirurgie maxillo-faciale, Hôpital de Bellevue, Saint-Etienne.
Abstract:
Fortunately, serious orbital complications of sinus surgery occur rarely and are only very seldom reported. A case of bilateral Caldwell-Luc type operation for management of nasal polyposis was complicated by orbital luxation because of excessive intraorbital pressure consecutive to a blow in fracture. Enucleation of the eyeball will be required. Secondary surgery is performed to reduce the fractures and create a conjunctival pouch for the ocular prosthesis. Medico-legal consequences of the first operation (expert's report and trial) are related. A literature review provides rare examples of similar cases.
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