Periorbital emphysema as a complication of functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
Clinically significant periorbital emphysema is an unusual complication of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). In most instances, it resolves spontaneously without any serious sequelae. Rarely, it can progress rapidly and become severe enough to cause irreversible blindness. We present and discuss the management of 2 cases of periorbital emphysema after FESS.
Rodriguez
Michael J
MJ
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California-Irvine, USA. michaelrod81@hotmail.com
Dave
Sandeep P
SP
Astor
Frank C
FC
D003371:Cough; D004646:Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005005:Ethmoid Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed