Orbital fracture deterioration after scuba diving.
Sinus barotrauma is a common disease in divers. However, it is not familiar to maxillofacial surgeon. We presented orbital fracture deterioration by sinus barotrauma in scuba diving and a review of literatures. We also discussed the clinical features, the prevention, and the possible mechanism of orbital fracture deterioration after scuba diving.
Nakatani
Hiroko
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saiseikai Nakatsu Hospital, Osaka, Japan. hiroron-n@hotmail.co.jp
Yoshioka
Nobutaka
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D000328:Adult; D004242:Diving; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed