Traumatic globe luxation.
A case of globe luxation which followed a relatively slight trauma is presented. The luxation was accompanied by laceration of the conjunctiva in this case. After achieving reposition in the emergency room, the patient underwent a surgical exploration of extraocular muscles and conjunctival fornices where many eyelashes were removed. The clinical features and management of globe luxation is discussed, importance of surgical exploration is emphasized.
Zengin
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N
First Eye Clinic, Numune Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Karakurt
A
A
Gültan
E
E
Kural
G
G
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male