Transconjunctival orbital emphysema caused by compressed air injury: A case report
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[Pediatric orbital emphysema caused by a compressed-air pistol shot: a case report].
CASE REPORT We report the case of a 2 year-old child with orbital emphysema secondary to a compressed-air gun shot in the malar region, with no evidence of orbital wall fracture. Conservative treatment was applied, and no complications were observed. DISCUSSION Orbital emphysema in the absence of an orbital wall fracture is a rare situation. Orbital emphysema is usually seen in facial trauma ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0301-4738
DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.40371