title: Clinical considerations in the management of orbital blow-out fractures.
abstract: The management of orbital blow-out fractures has long been controversial. There are primarily two methods of treatment. One is a conservative approach that delays any kind of initial surgical intervention on the basis that most situations attributable to blow-out fractures resolve over time, obviating the need for surgery. On the other hand, initial aggressive surgical repair of blow-out fracture injuries is much more successful than secondary reconstructive procedures. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both treatment methods.
authors.affiliation: School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Levin
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kademani
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009915:Orbit / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*