Penetrating wound of the orbit: a 31-year follow-up.
The case is described of a man who at the age of 17 suffered accidental penetration of his right orbit by a rod and spring from a machine gun. Operation was successful, and follow-up 31 years later showed normal vision at 20/20 in both eyes.
D000293:Adolescent; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009915:Orbit / Q000293:injuries*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014785:Vision, Ocular; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*