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Avulsion of globe following maxillofacial trauma
Thiago de Santana Santos1, André Vajgel, Cyntia Ferreira Ribeiro
1Ribeirão Preto Dental School, FORP/USP, São Paulo, Brazil. thiago.ctbmf@yahoo.com.br
Abstract:
Avulsion of the eye globe is a rare condition that is unexpected in maxillofacial trauma and results from severe trauma to the orbit and face. A search of the literature reveals very few reported cases. The present article reports a case of this singular, challenging condition and comments on several other related causes, pathophysiology mechanisms, risks, complications, and management.
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