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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures
Published on: May 16, 2025
[Trauma induced left maxillary sinus dislocation of eyeball--a case report]
Yu Chen1, Cuiping Liu, Liping Cui
1chenyu258@tom.com
Summary
A severe motor vehicle accident caused extensive left facial trauma, including multiple orbital fractures and brain injury. The left eyeball dislocated into the maxillary sinus, requiring urgent medical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- A 27-year-old male sustained significant left-sided facial and head trauma from a motor vehicle accident.
- Initial assessment revealed clear mentation with stable vital signs.
Observation:
- The patient presented with lacerations to the left eyebrow, left nasal wing, and right lower eyelid.
- Clinical examination showed left blepharedema and enophthalmos.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) revealed multiple left orbital fractures involving the frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, nasal, maxillary sinus, and zygoma.
- Associated findings included left frontal lobe contusion and laceration, soft tissue injury, and the left eyeball and optic nerve dislocated into the maxillary sinus.
Implications:
- This case highlights the complex reconstructive challenges following severe facial and orbital trauma.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical management are critical for preserving vision and neurological function.
