Transconjunctival medial anterior orbitotomy for the removal of a wooden intraorbital foreign body extending to the optic nerve: A case report
Abstract
Intraorbital foreign
bodies can be classified into organic or inorganic according to their chemical
composition. Wooden is inorganic in nature and
is a rare, but serious form of intraorbital foreign body injuries. Evaluation
and management of intraorbital wooden foreign bodies are highly challenging and
can lead to severe orbital complications. In
this paper, we report a case of a 33-year old man who presented with a
penetrating wooden foreign body injury to the left orbit. Computed tomography
revealed a linear shaped foreign body extending from left supraorbital ridge to
the intraconal area. The tip of the foreign body was touching to the optic
nerve without disrupting its integrity. The patient underwent transconjunctival
medial anterior orbitotomy and the wooden foreign body was found to be located
close proximity to the optic nerve in intraconal space. A 7cm wooden stick was
removed completely with controlled traction. Postoperative recovery was
uneventful with normal ophthalmic examination. Transconjunctival medial
anterior orbitotomy is a useful and effective method for the removal of
intraorbital wooden foreign bodies located in intraconal space.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Surgery
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Şeyda Karadeniz Uğurlu
This is me
0000-0002-4057-3984
Türkiye
Publication Date
August 1, 2019
Submission Date
February 22, 2019
Acceptance Date
March 29, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 4 Number: 2