title: Orbital emphysema: an unusual complication of balloon dacryocystoplasty.
abstract: Balloon dacryocystoplasty is a procedure used in the treatment of partial nasolacrimal duct obstruction. A case of orbital emphysema following one such procedure is reported here. The risk factors associated with this rare event are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Bolton BL4 0JR, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ajit
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Inkster
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tuck
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mortzos
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000209:etiology*