Orbital emphysema in COPD with bronchopleural fistula
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چکیده
Orbital emphysema is usually a benign, self-limited condition. Intraorbital extension of the entrapped air in the absence of an orbital fracture is extremely rare. Although benign, a careful periodic monitoring of intraocular pressure, optic nerve examinations, and prompt management are warranted in order to prevent tension pneumoobitus secondary to increasing intraorbital pressure by the orbital air.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
دوره 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007