Citation

Robiony M. Orbit 2013; 32(3): 203-205.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/01676830.2013.777461

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

I present an endoscopic approach to removal of a bullet from the orbital apex in an attempted suicide, emphasising the importance of fast, minimally invasive surgery, performing endoscopy through the bullet entrance hole, to prevent major complications and to ensure a speedy recovery. © Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.

Language: en

Keywords

human; male; aged; case report; suicide attempt; visual impairment; article; gunshot injury; antidepressant agent; bullet; hospital admission; computer assisted tomography; corticosteroid; hematoma; amoxicillin; postoperative care; endoscopic surgery; three dimensional imaging; minimally invasive surgery; orbit injury; clavulanic acid; asymptomatic disease; Bullet; Endoscopic approach; Minimally invasive surgery