Water balloon-induced orbital fracture in an aviator

Orbital, subconjunctival, and subcutaneous emphysema after an orbital floor fracture

A 16-year-old boy presented to the emergency department with the complaint of a sudden, painful left eye and proptosis after an episode of sneezing. A few hours earlier, he had sustained a blunt trauma to the left orbit as the result of a fistfight. The initial examination showed subcutaneous and subconjunctival emphysema. Visual acuity in the left eye was 20/30 (0.67), the pupils were reactive...

Orbital trapdoor fracture in children.

This study was performed to evaluate the clinical symptom, fracture finding, and surgical outcome in children with orbital trapdoor fracture. Forty-four patients with pure orbital trapdoor fracture, under 18 yr of age, were included. Time interval between injury and surgery, length of time for improvement, resolution of ocular motility restriction, and other factors were analyzed in 36 patients...

Orbital Floor Fracture

The medial wall and floor of the bony orbit are frequently fractured because of the delicate anatomy. To optimize functional and aesthetic results, reconstructive surgeons should understand the anatomy and pathophysiology of orbital fractures. Appropriate treatment involves optimal timing of intervention, proper indications for operative repair, incision and dissection, release of herniated tis...

Pediatric Orbital Floor Fracture

DESCRIPTION A 7-year-old boy was brought to the emergency department with a chief complaint of vomiting multiple times over the previous 24 hours. He had been struck in the face by his elder brother's knee while wrestling the day prior.

Orbital blow out fracture.