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Bilateral Orbital Abscesses After Strabismus Surgery.

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¹*Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University, New York; †Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Long Island; and ‡The Center for Eye Care and Optical, West Slip, New York, U.S.A.

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Ophthalmology
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Infectious orbital complications after strabismus surgery are infrequent, with an estimated incidence of 1 in 1,100 procedures.
These complications can range from preseptal cellulitis to endophthalmitis.

Observation:

A 3-year-old boy developed bilateral periorbital edema and inferotemporal chemosis days after strabismus surgery (bilateral medial rectus recession and inferior oblique disinsertion).
Contrast-enhanced CT scans identified inferotemporal orbital collections in both eyes.

Findings:

The patient underwent immediate transconjunctival drainage of sub-Tenon's space collections, which were fibrinous and seropurulent.
Rapid clinical improvement was observed within days following the drainage procedure.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of recognizing and promptly managing rare infectious orbital complications post-strabismus surgery.
Transconjunctival drainage can be an effective treatment for sub-Tenon's space collections, leading to favorable outcomes.