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Ocular motility complications following intranasal surgery
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|March 1, 1979
Summary
Intranasal surgery can cause ocular motility problems due to orbital wall defects and scar tissue. These eye movement issues were identified using eye movement records and ultrasonography in two patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Intranasal surgery is a common procedure.
- Ocular motility disorders can arise from various causes.
- Orbital wall integrity is crucial for normal eye movement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the cause of ocular motility problems in patients post-intranasal surgery.
- To correlate surgical findings with observed eye movement deficits.
Main Methods:
- Case study of two patients with ocular motility issues after intranasal surgery.
- Utilized eye movement recording techniques.
- Employed ultrasonography for orbital assessment.
Main Results:
- Both patients exhibited ocular motility deficits following intranasal surgery.
- Surgical exploration revealed defects in the medial orbital wall.
- Incarcerated scar tissue was identified within these orbital wall defects.
Conclusions:
- Medial orbital wall defects with scar incarceration are a potential cause of ocular motility problems after intranasal surgery.
- Diagnostic tools like eye movement recording and ultrasonography are valuable in identifying these complications.
- Attention to orbital wall integrity during intranasal procedures may prevent such issues.
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