Transorbital penetrating injuries to the frontal lobe
Ophthalmic Surgery
|October 1, 1986
Abstract:
Three cases of transorbital penetrating trauma to the frontal lobe are reported. These cases are remarkable in that minimal ocular trauma was incurred and excellent vision was preserved. These cases underscore the importance of suspecting the possibility of intracranial injury when evaluating penetrating orbital trauma.
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