Citation

Hosokawa S, Suzuki K, Hakamada K, Hayashi Y, Mineta H. Rev. Bras. Otorrinolaringol. 2017; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Hamamatsu, Japan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Sociedade Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia)

DOI

10.1016/j.bjorl.2017.04.008

PMID

28559145

Abstract

Orbital fractures are common and challenging to manage. They deserve special consideration because inappropriate management may result in an incorrect globe position and and/or compromised vision.1 In this rare case report, we describe a patient who sustained an ocular injury after falling on a toilet paper stand and was treated successfully with ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. To our knowledge, there have been no previous reports of orbital fracture with a fallen eyeball....

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