TY - JOUR PY - 1997// TI - Blow-out fracture of the orbit associated with inflation of an airbag: a case report JO - British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery A1 - Cacciatori, M. A1 - Bell, R. W. A1 - Habib, N. E. SP - 241 EP - 242 VL - 35 IS - 4 N2 - We report a case of blow-out fracture of the orbit in a 37-year-old woman which was caused by deployment of an airbag following collision with a stationary vehicle whilst travelling at 30 m.p.h. The fracture did not become evident until she blew her nose some hours later. She was treated with antibiotics orally and made a full and complete recovery. Therefore, refinements in the design of airbags are warranted.
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