Posterior Intraorbital Foreign Body: Take it or Leave it?
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چکیده
Intraorbital foreign body (IoFB) presents an interesting therapeutic dilemma when located posterior in the orbit. Factors such as foreign body composition, inflammation, infection, functional deficit, and potential for iatrogenic damage are considered when choosing the appropriate treatment.
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