Haematoma of anterior ethmoidal artery after reduction of fracture of zygomatic complex.
Extraconal intraorbital haemorrhage is a rare complication after reduction of a fracture of the zygomatic complex. We present a case of postoperative intraorbital haematoma that arose from the anterior ethmoidal artery. We stress the advantages of imaging before decompression and of the medial approach.
Pigadas
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Manchester Royal Imfirmary, Maxillofacial Unit, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK. npigadas@doctors.org.uk
Lloyd
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D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology*; D005004:Ethmoid Bone / Q000098:blood supply; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009880:Ophthalmic Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage; D015051:Zygomatic Fractures / Q000601:surgery*