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Orbital fractures in children

Alistair R M Cobb1, N Owase Jeelani, Peter R Ayliffe

  • 1Craniofacial Centre, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond Street, London, UK. alicobb@yahoo.com

The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|April 14, 2012
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Pediatric orbital fractures differ from adult presentations due to craniofacial development. Conservative surgical approaches are recommended, with urgent intervention for entrapped orbital muscles to prevent permanent changes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric craniofacial surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Trauma surgery

Background:

  • Pediatric orbital fractures present unique challenges compared to adults due to developmental differences in the craniofacial skeleton and paranasal sinuses.
  • Facial growth disturbances can result from both the initial injury and subsequent surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline an approach for managing pediatric orbital floor fractures.
  • To emphasize the importance of conservative surgical management in children.
  • To highlight the necessity of urgent surgical intervention in specific cases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pediatric orbital fracture cases.
  • Discussion of anatomical and developmental considerations in pediatric orbital trauma.
  • Presentation of a surgical strategy for orbital floor fractures with muscle entrapment.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric orbital fractures require tailored management strategies.
  • Conservative surgical techniques minimize disruption to facial growth.
  • Prompt surgical release of entrapped orbital muscles is crucial to avoid irreversible sequelae.

Conclusions:

  • Management of pediatric orbital fractures must account for ongoing facial development.
  • Surgical intervention should be conservative whenever possible.
  • Urgent surgical repair is indicated for orbital floor fractures with muscle entrapment to preserve function and prevent long-term complications.

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