A case of orbital emphysema as an ocular emergency

Amber A. Dobler; Aaron L. Nathenson; J. Douglas Cameron; Emmett T. Carpel; Alvina M. Janda; Jonathan E. Pederson

doi:10.1097/00006982-199313020-00015

A case of orbital emphysema as an ocular emergency

Amber A. Dobler, Aaron L. Nathenson, J. Douglas Cameron, Emmett T. Carpel, Alvina M. Janda, Jonathan E. Pederson

Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences

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Abstract

Orbital emphysema is radiologically apparent in 50% of cases of orbital fractures, but it is generally a benign, self-limited condition. However, visual loss may occur if a fracture produces orbital compression via a ball-valve effect, allowing air to enter but not leave the orbit. A case of compressive orbital emphysema complicated by ischemic optic neuropathy is reported. Intraorbital needle aspiration relieved the compression with improvement of visual acuity and normalization of intraocular pressure.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	166-168
Number of pages	3
Journal	Retina
Volume	13
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00006982-199313020-00015
State	Published - 1993

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Diplopia
Fracture
Orbital emphysema
Proptosis

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