title: Sequelae of orbital fractures.
abstract: Many injuries and complications of orbital fractures are instantaneous and unpreventable, some develop over time, and some are a result of surgery. Most complications can either be managed or prevented and are anticipated based on the fracture location and size. A thorough search for probable complications is mandatory, especially ocular injuries and intracranial complications. Most patients are carefully followed for 7-14 days, and the significant residual sequelae are managed. Some complications, however, require urgent care.
authors.affiliation: Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery