title: Iatrogenic lateral rectus transection secondary to dental implantation surgery.
abstract: A 48-year-old patient noted right subconjunctival hemorrhage and double vision immediately following dental implant surgery. CT scan confirmed implant screw misplaced into the right orbit, and exploration revealed transection of right lateral rectus muscle belly. Diagnostic and management challenges are discussed.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Cikatricis
authors: Sachin M
authors: SM
authors: Salvi
authors: John P
authors: JP
authors: Burke
mesh_terms: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005130:Eye Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000187:drug effects / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D009915:Orbit / Q000187:drug effects / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A